MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

AccessHealth•Richmond, TX

27d

About The Position

Facilitates the daily operational activities of the Medical Records Department. Maintains paper and electronic patient records through systematic filing and is responsible for maintaining, releasing, and retrieving Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA and agency policy. The position is based in Richmond, Texas, and requires local travel and driving to various clinics, approximately 10% of assigned working hours. Employees receive a regular schedule that may include hours before 8:00 a.m., after 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays, depending on department needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with office equipment, including computer keyboards and photocopiers.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.
High ethical standards.
Well-organized and self-directed.
Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

One year of clerical and file-management work experience, or experience as a Medical Records Technician.

Responsibilities

Protect healthcare data by following privacy and security measures for paper and electronic records.
Release and retrieve client files.
Maintain paper and electronic patient records and chart dictation using systematic filing methods.
Purge and destroy PHI according to state law and agency policy.
Obtain required signatures.
Participate in job-related training and development for new tasks and technologies.
Develop positive working relationships with agency staff.
Travel when necessary to meet operational needs, including driving to various clinics.
Comply with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.