MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Hours: 32 - 40 hrs per week, no weekends! Open to discussing 8 vs. 10 hr shifts (4 vs. 5 day work week)

Job Summary:

Sorts, scans and files incoming medical records from outside entities. Manages authorizations for release of information; assists patients, providers, facilities and internal staff with all medical records services.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure accuracy and quality of patient records.
• Process and complete requests for release of information. Receive and process records-release requests from patients and outside provider offices.
• Scan and process internal paperwork into electronic health record.
• Perform chart preparation prior to patient visits.
• Scan prepped paperwork into electronic health record.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Previous healthcare experience, required.
• Medical Records experience, preferred.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record, preferred.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer experience, preferably in a Windows-based environment.
• Experience with electronic health record systems, required. Experience with Epic EHR, preferred.
• Excellent telephone and written communication skills, as well as listening skills and ability to demonstrate tact and patience with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex problems that may require research and creative solutions.
• Ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision.
• Accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to display professional and ethnical conduct at all times.
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None required

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting - Continuous = 2/3 of work day
• Walking - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Standing - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Twisting (Waist) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Squatting - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Bending (Neck) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Turning (Neck) - Seldom = short durations or not daily
• Push - Minimum Force – up to 10 lbs
• Pull - Minimum Force – up to 10 lbs
• Working with others - Moderate; association is intermittent and necessary
• Pace of Work (Productivity Expectations/Emergent Response Requirement) - High productivity expected. Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Role Ambiguity (degree to which job demands are unpredictable) - Slight; mostly predictable.
• Irregular/Extended Work Hours (hours>scheduled or shifts fluctuate unexpectedly) - Slight; rare.
• Keyboard - 8 Hours
• Mouse - 8 Hours
• Phone - intermittent
• Writing - intermittent
• Lift/Carry 0 -10 lbs: frequent. Height: waist.
• Lift/Carry 11-25 lbs: infrequent. Height: waist.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Records: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Office: 1 year (Required)
• EHR systems: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person