Medical Records Clerk

Description

Position Summary:  

Maintain record system for patient information and gathering documents 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Preparing patient charts and gathering information and documents from patients 
• Ensure that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete 
• Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically 
• Filing the paperwork and reports of inpatients quickly and accurately 
• Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards 
• Work with departments and leadership on medical records request 
• Transferring data into the facility’s main system database 
• Processing the records for admitting and discharging patients and preparing invoices 
• Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the function of the position. This is a safety sensitive position. 

Qualifications: 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Experience: 

• Minimum 1 year experience 

Skills: 

• Good planning and organizational skills. 
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Professional appearance and manner. 
• Proficient utilizing Internet, Email, and Microsoft Office (excel and accounting software programs) 
• Possess analytical skills and problem solving. 
• Ability to lift approximately 15-20 lbs