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OPTIM Health System

Medical Records Clerk - Reidsville, GA

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What they do

A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards

$55,277 / year median in Georgia

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Optim Medical Center - Tattnall is seeking a full time Medical Records Clerk for our Reidsville, GA location.
Primary Duties:
MEDICAL RECORD CLERK/REQUEST OF INFORMATION LIASON
Job Description:
Abstracts information from the patient record. Ensures accuracy and integrity of medical record abstract data prior to release of information. Responsible for maintaining security and confidentiality regulations for record access and release. Consults director or supervisor of any unusual request. Responsible for all patient information being kept in strict confidence. Receives calls to the department and handles appropriately. Demonstrated good verbal and telephone communication Responsible for request of information release via the US Mail, Walk-in s, Fax or Phone request. Prepare request for Sharecare Contractor. Verify validity of request attach patient listing coordinate with Sharecare and manage Spreadsheets for Data list. Is familiar with Medical and Surgical related forms. Scans documents for chart completion. Must be able to keep up with the workload ROI should be completed and expedited in a timely manner, Retrieve, prepare charts and assist the outside contract group for health data. Responsible for answering phones and handling request of information in a confidential professional and expedient manner. Transport and Retrieve charts from storage buildings including participating in building work days. Ability to lift and stack boxes weighing >30 lbs Maintain and log all shred boxes appropriately Follows hospital requirements, policy & standards on confidentiality and release of protected health information
ACCEPT ANY ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
Punctual and maintains good attendance record by Employee Handbook guidelines Annual Review of the following manuals:
HIPAA, HIM
Policy & Procedure and Fire Safety Annual Competency Check/Knowledge of One Content, Paragon, Athena and ROI