Medical Records Clerk

The Medical Records Clerk maintains all patient medical records, processes requests for medical records, scans/uploads documents into the electronic medical record, processes and follows up on referrals, diagnostics orders, and laboratory orders, and completes assorted medical administrative duties. This position works within a team of medical records staff who work on-site and manage records for four clinical sites in the East Liberty, Lincoln-Lemington and Hill District neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• One to three years of medical office experience is preferred.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process inbound faxes/ P2Ps/ EpicCare/ Healow/ hardcopy documents on time.
• Scan/upload documents into the correct section of the correct patient's chart
• Process and follow-up on diagnostic orders (including obtaining prior authorizations)
• Process and follow-up on referrals to other health care providers.
• Electronically process and follow-up on patient record releases/requests as authorized and requested by patients, healthcare providers, insurance companies, attorneys, government agencies, etc
• Attach diagnostic reports/laboratory reports to orders, creating orders when necessary.
• Complete/fax/mail forms and documents that providers generate in patient care

CRITICAL SKILL/REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Often

Physical Demands: Work is performed in a fast-paced office and community setting with local travel required. Physical demands include prolonged sitting/standing and phone use. Lifting and carrying equipment and supplies (5-10 lbs.) may be required.

Compensation: Salary commensurate with education and experience.