TITLE: Medical Records Clerk
REPORTS TO: Administrator
Non-Exempt
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain medical records in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with our established policies and procedures, to assure that a complete medical records program is maintained.
ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Assist in organizing, planning and directing the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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Maintain minutes of meetings / files as necessary.
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Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
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Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. file in accordance with established policies.
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Collect. Assemble, check and file residents charts as required.
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Answer telephone inquiries concerning medical records functions, prepare written correspondence as necessary.
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Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies and personnel. etc.).
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Assure that medical records taken from the department are signed out and signed in upon return.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS:
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Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
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Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
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Excellent communication skills written in oral.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and healthcare documentation is preferred.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
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Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute.
