Medical Records Clerk

MTC•Calexico, CA

19h•$21

About The Position

You'll be responsible for specialized clerical functions in the maintenance of detainee medical records in compliance with MTC and customer directives.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year office experience including word processing or computer data entry experience
Must be 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license in the state of California with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain medical records for a variety of purposes, lab work, x-rays, immunizations, cursory, etc.
Perform other general clerical duties including, but not limited to typing correspondence, form letters, schedules, forms and reports
Proofread, coy documents, process incoming and outgoing mail, answer telephone, receive visitors and file
Maintain records of services and prepare billing documents submitted to appropriate agencies for facility reimbursement of health care costs
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules
Complete daily audits of medical records to ensure accuracy and quality of documentation and review results for any pattern of deficiencies and communicate those findings to healthcare staff
Process requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, physicians and secures pertinent medical information from other sources relative to the treatment of patients
Enter the required information of each detainee visit with a healthcare professional into the appropriate data system
Coordinate notification of transfers to other health service departments, obtain medical records and review records daily for completeness and accuracy prior to transfer
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.