Medical Records Clerk
About The Position
Greets patients/visitors at a front desk, information center or office setting. Conducts daily pull, delivery and retrieval of patient records. Answers main office phone line. Directs telephone calls to appropriate section for assistance and takes messages as required. Knowledge on the use of standard office equipment, such as computers, copiers, printers, fax machines and telephone systems to perform a substantial range of medical record maintenance support. Initiates and maintains medical records in accordance with prescribed directives. Files military forms documenting patient care into the official medical record. Searches for missing paperwork or records; requests information pertaining to patient treatment to place in the medical record. Prepare reports regarding record statistics as necessary. Participates in records review as part of the facility's quality assurance program. Receive and electronically deliver telephone messages (t-cons) to PCMs and/or clinic nurses by using the Government computer system, standard protocols and individual clinic guidelines as needed. Retires medical records in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizen
- High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency
- At least one-year experience to include handling patient records in a healthcare setting, managing electronic health records (EHR) or medical office software, and familiarity with medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
- Basic medical terminology experience
- At least 6 months of experience in medical office scheduling
- Experience in a medical clinic or medical office setting performing scheduling, administrative, and medical records duties
Nice To Haves
- Certification: Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Responsibilities
- Greets patients/visitors at a front desk, information center or office setting
- Conducts daily pull, delivery and retrieval of patient records
- Answers main office phone line
- Directs telephone calls to appropriate section for assistance and takes messages as required
- Initiates and maintains medical records in accordance with prescribed directives
- Files military forms documenting patient care into the official medical record
- Searches for missing paperwork or records; requests information pertaining to patient treatment to place in the medical record
- Prepare reports regarding record statistics as necessary
- Participates in records review as part of the facility's quality assurance program
- Receive and electronically deliver telephone messages (t-cons) to PCMs and/or clinic nurses by using the Government computer system, standard protocols and individual clinic guidelines as needed
- Retires medical records in accordance with regulatory guidelines
Benefits
- Health and Welfare Fringe Benefits: $5.09 per hour
- Paid Holidays - 11 days
- Company-funded match and safe harbor 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and vision plans available
- Life insurance and accidental death plans available
- Short-term and long-term disability plans available
- TRICARE Supplemental available
- Supplemental Benefit plans available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance Plans available
- Will Preparation Services available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
