Medical Records Clerk

Location:

Hybrid (Remote & Kennewick, WA)

Compensation:

$19/hr - $21/hr

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 40 hr/Week Ideal Option has been working on the front lines of the opioid epidemic since our first clinic opened in 2012. With more than 80 clinics across 9 states, we continuously strive to be the nation's leading provider of low-barrier evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. We are looking for a Medical Records Clerk to join our growing team and help us in our vision to give back lives, reunite families, and heal communities that are suffering from the devastating effects of substance use disorder. We value our patients and our employees! We treat our employees like we would want to be treated ourselves: with respect and compassion. Below are some specifics on what Ideal Option offers and the role.

Benefits:

At Ideal Option, we offer our employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to recognize how important you are to the company.

Current benefits include:

• Medical, vision, and dental
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance and Life Assistance programs
• A 401K retirement program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays Purpose of the

Position:

The Medical Records Clerk ensures compliance with all medical record information while maintaining quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic filing systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

The following functions have been determined by Ideal Option to be essential to the successful performance of this position which includes but is not limited to: Reviews all incoming Release of Information forms and verifies all elements are completed.?? Responds to requests for medical records; processes letters of compliance and reports; answers and directs telephone calls for the Medical Records Department.?? Maintains communication and uploads requests to third party processing vendors. Processes records for insurance and billing claims. Answers calls from clinic staff pertaining to medical records.?? Keeps direct supervisor informed of problems or issues, monitors supplies needed; performs other duties as assigned.?? Complies with Federal law, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations, in addition to company policies and procedures to maintain the privacy and integrity of protected health information.?? Explains the law and our privacy policy to individuals as needed.?? Maintains appropriate documentation of access to all medical records.?? Other projects and duties as assigned.??