Medical Records Clerk (Full Time)

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital•Lake Charles, LA

About The Position

HIM Medical Records Clerk DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Answers phones, takes messages and directs calls as needed. Receives and processes faxed requests from physicians and other health care entities. Performs chart analysis on each Inpatient, Observation and Same Day Surgery record. SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Assistant Director of HIM RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Answers phones quickly and courteously. Directs callers to the appropriate personnel. Retrieves faxes and processes faxes from physicians offices and other health care entities, ensuring that all faxes have been processed by the end of the day. Performs chart analysis on all Inpatient/Outpatient/Same Day Surgery records, if applicable, staying within 3 days of discharge or visit date. Indexes all records checking for accuracy and completeness. Maintains patient, departmental and employee confidentiality at all times. Assist with other responsibilities and adjust schedule to meet departmental needs. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED required. One year experience in healthcare preferred. One year experience with imaging software preferred. Great attention to detail required. Effective organizational skills required. Ability to effectively use computer software, including telephone, fax technology and scanners. Great interpersonal skills required. Physical Demands/Work Environment Work requires light duty lifting. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience Memorial is more than a slogan, its the care we provide our patients and its the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated. Working at Lake Charles Memorial Health System | Great Place To Work

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Great attention to detail required.
Effective organizational skills required.
Ability to effectively use computer software, including telephone, fax technology and scanners.
Great interpersonal skills required.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in healthcare preferred.
One year experience with imaging software preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers phones, takes messages and directs calls as needed.
Receives and processes faxed requests from physicians and other health care entities.
Performs chart analysis on each Inpatient, Observation and Same Day Surgery record.
Answers phones quickly and courteously.
Directs callers to the appropriate personnel.
Retrieves faxes and processes faxes from physicians offices and other health care entities, ensuring that all faxes have been processed by the end of the day.
Performs chart analysis on all Inpatient/Outpatient/Same Day Surgery records, if applicable, staying within 3 days of discharge or visit date.
Indexes all records checking for accuracy and completeness.
Maintains patient, departmental and employee confidentiality at all times.
Assist with other responsibilities and adjust schedule to meet departmental needs.