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We are looking for a medical records clerk, specifically for phone, fax, and walk-in medical records requests! This is a full-time, in person position. No remote work is available.
Position General Summary:
This position is a Non-Essential position at the facility. Employees hired into this position should contact their immediate supervisor/manager for directions on reporting to work during periods of poor environmental weather and road conditions.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Retrieve, analyze, assemble, maintain and update patient records
- Assist with accurate filing and storing of records, and make records available for other departments as needed
- Trend and track various standards to verify Corporate and/or State and Federal regulatory compliance
- Answers telephone, fulfills requests for faxed records and Release of Information as needed
- Scans and verifies completed records in electronic archiving system
- Review account charges and makes adjustments as necessary for accurate billing
- Work with billing office, physicians and ancillary departments for timely completion of deficiencies and edits
Facility General Responsibilities:
- Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR
- Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date
- Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date
- Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures
- Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds
- Follow HIPAA regulations at all times
- Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts
- Dress within the dress code requirements of the facility
- Follows Hospital Wide and Department Specific policies and procedures
- Must interact with physicians, guest, staff, and patients pleasantly, cooperatively, and effectively
- Must be able to pass drug screens, both pre-employment and throughout duration of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Knowledgeable of computer, Excel, Word. Knowledge of fax, copier equipment .
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.
Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications:
- Desirable characteristics include at least one year of experience in a HIM department.
Working Conditions:
Well lighted climate controlled environment.
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PHYSICAL ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
Activity | Occasionally | Frequently | Continuously |
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(1-33%) | (34% to 66%) | (67% to 100%) |
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a. Sitting | X | 77 | ||||
b. Walking | X | 12 | ||||
c. Standing | X | 2 | ||||
d. Bending | X | 1 | ||||
e. Squatting | X | 1 | ||||
f. Climbing | X | 1 | ||||
g. Kneeling | X | 1 | ||||
h. Twisting | X | 1 | ||||
i. Lifting | X | 1 | ||||
k. Carrying | X | 2 | ||||
m. Pushing | X | 1 | ||||
Statement of Non-Inclusivity:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, and qualifications which may be required of or given to any employee assigned to the position. The skills, duties, requirements, and responsibilities outlined in this job description may be changed or added to when deemed appropriate and necessary by the company or the person who is designated to be managerially responsible for this position. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind. Employment with the company is an at-will relationship.
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