Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records Clerk Akumin - 2.7 Plantation, FL Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Patient scheduling systems Mail distribution Assisting medical staff Release of information request management High school diploma or GED Mail management Medical record retrieval Trade school Mail processing Handling patient inquiries Phone call management Faxing Managing patient records Patient scheduling via phone Entry level Full Job Description The responsibilities of the Medical Records Clerk are to uphold and maintain the medical records request that come from referring providers, providers performing continuation of care, patients, law offices and insurance companies within a timely and organized manner. The secondary purpose to this position is to support both the Front Office team and Scheduling department as staffing permits. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Complete medical records requests via email, fax, and mail per a medical records release within a timely fashion. Document payment for records requests received from law offices. Provide back up support the Scheduling team and Front Office team as needed. Job duties include greeting patients, answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, entering patient information into scheduling database, confirming patient appointments and collection of necessary on-site paperwork. Collect and distribute mail within the clinic.

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Certificate from College or Technical School preferred. 1-2 years in distributing Medical Records to the general public and other practicing providers preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The employee may be exposed to radioactive isotopes, ionizing radiation, and a strong magnetic field. May be exposed to radiation, blood/body fluids and infectious disease. More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, walk. Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs. See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients. Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl. Climb and balance. Carry and lift (ability to move non-ambulatory patients from a sitting or lying position for transfer or to exam). Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.