Medical Records Clerk - Heart Consultants

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Clerk at Heart Consultants, part of Nebraska Methodist Health System, is responsible for ensuring all necessary records are in the patient's Electronic Medical Record (EMR) prior to their appointment. This role involves communicating with outside facilities to request and obtain records, sorting and routing incoming faxes for the clinic, and electronically assembling and indexing patient health information. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and preferred experience in medical records. Nebraska Methodist Health System emphasizes a culture of exceptional care and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.
Basic computer skills required.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
Excellent customer service skills required.
Ability to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.
Exerting up to 35 pounds of force.

Nice To Haves

1 year previous medical records experience preferred.
Skilled in electronic medical record documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

Electronically assembles and properly indexes patient health information including medical history, exam results, test results/reports, lab tests, treatment plans, transcription, releases, and other information related to patient care and treatment.
Reviews upcoming patient appointment lists and follows protocols to ensure all Electronic Medical Records (EMR) documents are properly scanned, edited, identified, filed correctly and duplicates deleted.
Appropriately accesses hospital computer systems and contacts other medical facilities to retrieve missing patient data to ensure files are complete for appointments and physician review.
Properly decodes medical reports to facilitate accurate filing and completeness of Electronic Medical Records.
Processes requests for release of medical records, including subpoenas, ensuring appropriate authorizations are on file and legal guidelines for releasing records are followed.
Responds to tasked requests for files/documents and forwards to providers as needed.
Answers and responds to phone inquiries for Health Information Department.
Follows policies and procedures for storing and retrieving protected health information.
Coordinates insurance company chart reviews and prepares documentation for onsite reviewers.
Opens physician mail daily and distributes according to defined procedures.