Medical Records Clerk (PRN)

Wellpath•Vancouver, WA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk is a vital role responsible for maintaining accurate health records. They organize and manage an approved system of records, ensuring that patient information is properly documented and secure. The Medical Records Clerk must be accountable and efficient in their work, ensuring that all records are up-to-date and readily accessible to authorized individuals. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Nice To Haves

Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

Responsibilities

Ensure the confidentiality of all medical records information and complete forms for release of information, referring any questionable requests to the Medical Records Supervisor/Health Services Administrator (HSA).
Maintain up-to-date medical records filing and perform clerical and technical duties such as preparing reports and correspondence, answering telephones, relaying messages, transferring calls, and filing loose documentation generated from inside and outside the institution.
Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested and assist the Medical Records Supervisor in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.
Actively participate in quality of care screen audits to promote Quality Improvement standards.
Maintain accountability for the organization and maintenance of health records and ensure that patient information is properly documented and secure.