Medical Records Clerk
About The Position
The Medical Records Clerk administers the company’s medical records program and performs duties required by public law and other agencies. The role requires thorough knowledge of accepted medical-records practices, including records ethics, classification, and nomenclature, as well as the ability to interpret department policies and procedures and apply them in specific situations. The clerk must have thorough knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations and laws. The position ensures medical records are complete, accurate, organized, and compliant with accepted standards and applicable requirements. Duties include preparing patient charts, gathering information and documents, creating digital copies of paperwork, and storing records electronically. The clerk safeguards patient records, supports compliance with HIPAA standards, and ensures confidential information is released in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. As part of hiring, Eye Consultants of Atlanta may conduct background checks and drug testing. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of these screenings; results are kept confidential and handled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Thorough knowledge of accepted medical-records practices, including medical records ethics, classification, and nomenclature.
- Ability to interpret medical records department policies and procedures and apply them in specific situations.
- Thorough knowledge of federal and state regulations and laws.
Nice To Haves
- ART (Accredited Records Technician) or RRA (Registered Records Administrator) designation.
- Proven experience with effective hiring, motivating, and managing a team.
- Two years of professional experience in one or more relevant fields.
Responsibilities
- Administer the company’s medical records program and perform duties required by public law and other agencies.
- Ensure medical records are complete, accurate, organized, and compliant with accepted standards, regulations, and requirements.
- Prepare patient charts and gather information and documents.
- Create digital copies of paperwork and store records electronically.
- Safeguard patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Ensure confidential information is released in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
