Medical Records Representative

Gem City Bone & Joint•Laramie, WY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintain and organize patient medical records to facilitate the efficient flow of medical record data from storage to patients, medical staff, physicians, and insurance companies for information acquisition and transfer.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent - Required
Ability to maintain medical record privacy and integrity.
Ability to utilize working knowledge of filing system and EMR.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, co-workers, and the public that harbor a friendly, yet professional interaction.
Demonstrate willingness to readily interact with other staff members and department.
Exhibit initiative and self-directed behavior.
Accept responsibility for own professional growth and personal conduct.
Ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations.
Skill in entering detailed data with precision and accuracy.
Perform other duties as directed/required to ensure efficient operations of Premier Bone & Joint Centers.
Must be able to read reports, charts, and patient documents - Constant
Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, administrative staff, co-workers, insurance companies, and the public - Constant
Must be able to verbally communicate with patients, physicians, medical staff, administrative staff, co-workers, insurance companies, and the public - Constant
Must have dexterity enabling retrieval, maintenance, and transport of patient charts - Constant
Must be able to stand for periods of time and maneuver stairs repeatedly - Frequently
Must be able to lower oneself in order to retrieve patient charts - Frequently
Must be able to stoop, squat, and kneel in order to retrieve patient charts - Frequently
Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds - Frequently
Must be able to life 11 to 25 pounds Occasionally
Must be able to life over 26 pounds Rarely

Nice To Haves

Data Entry and/or Filing Experience - Preferred

Responsibilities

Retrieves and scan patient charts for upcoming clinical visits.
Maintain patient privacy by retaining oral and written patient health information.
Locate patient charts for physicians, medical staff, and physical therapists.
Research existence of patient files.
Manage patient charts in archives and purge as necessary.
Observe confidentiality of information in regards to patients, physicians, and fellow employees; ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards.
Maintain a good attendance record and arrive to work punctually.
Able to substantiate overtime, minimizes overtime and adjusts hours as needed.
Follow dress code of department, appear professional when present in the clinic, wear identification while on duty, and communicate name and role to patient appropriately.
Participates in Premier Bone & Joint Centers and departmental in-services and staff meetings.
Adhere to safety and infection control policies and standards of care policies, including patents privacy rights.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe environment for patients and staff, including personal work areas.
Utilizing correct/safe technique when using equipment and notify manager of malfunctioning equipment.