MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Summary The medical records clerk is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the patients' medical records and the incorporation of clinical documents into those records. Duties and Responsibilities Processes and maintains medical records of clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements. Maintains medical records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) Breaks down discharged patients' records to upload them properly into EHR. Properly uploads past medical records. Logs in and out physician orders. Processes and scans patient documents into the EHR Maintains documents in locked cabinets/room to assure confidentiality of patient information. Monitors check in and check out of patient charts by corresponding professional staff. Stamp all subpoenas and other attorney requests with the received dated and email them to corporate office. Ensures that all HIPAA standards are in compliance. Performs duties in honest and ethical manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Education/Experience:

Must have High school diploma or equivalent. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. MS Office programs experience. Experience medical record data entry and document scanning. Experience in release of medical records.

Skills:

Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to work with individuals within and outside the organization, in professional and courteous manner. Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Strong ability to use independent judgment and initiative. Organized and able to manage competing priorities. Resourcefulness in problem solving. Actively look for ways to help people. Strong written and verbal communications skills Knowledge of medical terminology Must be extremely detail oriented. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of EHR Bilingual skills

REQUIRED

(English/Spanish) Nature of Work Job duties are routine in nature, with policy and procedure providing instructions for various situations encountered. Job duties involve routine interaction with others. Contacts are generally non-confrontational. May be required to perform the duties of other employees, including supervisors/managers, in their absence. May be required to perform duties and responsibilities not listed in this description, on a temporary or long-term basis. Working Conditions Performs work in a fast-paced office environment. Maintains quite atmosphere for concentration and low error rate.

Compensation / Pay

Rate (Up to): $17.50 - $17.50 Per Hour