Medical Records Clerk

Milwaukee County•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County!

Requirements

Current resident of Wisconsin.
Possession of a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
At least one (1) year of Medical Records experience.
Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as Word and Excel spreadsheets.
Basic knowledge of EMR Scanning.
Willing and able to work rotating holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned clerical tasks as needed.
Maintain the EMR files for all patients, including opening and closing of episodes of care, diagnosis, and entering fiscal insurance data.
Enter and verify client information.
Perform insurance verification, legal processing, and release processing.
Enter accurate client information into the system to open new accounts or episodes in existing client charts.
Add insurance information into Avatar and scan to chart. Update all demographics at this time.
All staff on duty cover reception and incoming phone calls, inquires, registration, release of information, direct calls, and take messages.
Receive release of information requests.
Complete registrations received via registration line.
Update logs of all registrations and requests.
Assist public requests, process faxes, sort and distribute mail, and process alerts and record requests.
Maintain and update fax log daily.
Manage outside scanning coming in the shared email. Granite Hills Hospital, CARS, CRC, Registration, CCS, CCMHS, Matt Talbot Recovery Services, and other facilities information pertaining to the medical record or insurance verifications.
Responsible for all incoming medical and legal documents processing.
Assisting providers, finding paperwork, assisting in completing records.
Knowledge of HIPPA rules and regulations.
Following all guidelines in place.
Perform all other duties as assigned.