Medical Records Clerk: PRN

EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS LLC • Humble, TX

3d

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for the assembly and analysis of discharged medical records. Oversees all requests for Medical Records Information. Generates physician correspondence as it relates to timeliness of completion of medical records.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Basic computer skills
• BLS

Responsibilities

• Assembles medical records at discharge
• Analyzes discharged medical records for deficiencies
• Notifies physicians by certified letter within 15 days of medical record delinquency date
• Provides CEO with list of physicians who have delinquent medical records.
• Notifies physicians by certified letter regarding their delinquent medical records.
• Files all reports i.e. pathology reports received after discharge in appropriate medical record.
• Handles all requests for release of information
• Retrieve medical records when requested for special studies review.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Answers telephone/intercom in a polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate personnel/family
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED