FFHC is seeking a full-time medical records clerk to maintain patient charts ensuring timely completeness and organization of patient's charts and medical records, while ensuring strict patient confidentiality and privacy.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Performs medical records duties as appropriate. Must ensure that confidentiality of patient information is observed by following company policies and procedures. Ensures that a health record is maintained on each patient in a confidential and secure manner. Sends paper charts to storage. Maintains database of records stored offsite; sends and retrieves charts to and from storage in accordance with record retention guidelines. Reviews and processes request for subpoenas received from outside providers, agencies, schools, and attorneys in compliance with applicable state laws. This person will perform a wide range of duties, including chart retrieval and filing, processing release of information, tracking chart location, overseeing the chart copying service, scanning/filing medical documents to EHR chart, managing HIE documents in the holding tank, and other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Experience or Licensure/Registration High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology, typing and filing. Experience with NextGen EHR preferred. Basic computer skills required. Minimum of 1 year experience in medical records, preferably in an office practice setting. Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of HIPAA regulation, medical terminology, and be proficient in alpha and numerical filing. Strong telephone, customer service, organizational, computer and communication skills are required. Must be able to multitask and work in a fast paced environment. Requires a high degree of responsibility, responsiveness. Must be flexible to work in and move from site to site as needed. Must be able to respond and interact with physicians, the public and patient care team members in a courteous and collaborative manner.