Medical Records Clerk Griffin Hospital - 3.5 Derby, CT Job Details 3 hours ago Qualifications Medical chart preparation Electronic health records (EHR) management Medical office experience Patient demographics HIPAA Client file management Scanning Assisting medical staff Release of information request management High school diploma or GED Medical record retrieval Health record chart audits Health information regulatory compliance Image quality checks Document imaging Handling patient inquiries Clinical confidentiality policies Patient registration Managing patient records Medical terminology Physical document handling Entry level File organization Under 1 year Full Job Description

MAIN FUNCTION

: Maintains medical record integrity through filing, assembling, and retrieving confidential patient records, processes admissions, maintains master patient index, makes folders for new patient records, performs audits. Ensures an accurate and complete medical record by scanning paper medical record documents into EHR. Performs qualitative and quantitative review of scanned images to assure accuracy and legibility. Assigns patient charts for approved external reviews through electronic health record review routines. Maintains Master patient Index by performing daily review and merge of duplicate numbers Maintains paper files by tracking, retrieving or purging patient files. Adherence to HIPAA, federal and state guidelines regarding the protection of patient health information. Provides assistance to patients calling or presenting to department for records requests/needs. Supports all areas of Medical Records Functions.

EDUCATION

High school

EXPERIENCE

Six months office experience required. Medical office experience strongly preferred. Medical terminology preferred. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.