Medical Records Clerk

Job Overview:

A Medical Records Clerk is responsible for managing and maintaining patient health records in healthcare settings such clinics and medical offices. They ensure that medical records are accurate, up-to-date, secure, and compliant with privacy laws and regulations. Medical Records clerk play a vital role in ensuring that patient data is organized, easily accessible, and protected.

Key Responsibilities:

• Medical Record Management:
• Organize and maintain patient health records, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and updated.
• Ensure that records are properly filed, either electronically (in an Electronic Health Record system, EHR) or in physical files, following organizational protocols.
• Assist in the retrieval and storage of medical records as needed by healthcare providers, ensuring easy access to critical patient information.
• Accurately enter patient information and medical data into electronic systems.
• Update patient records with new medical history, diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures performed.
• Ensure patient demographic data (name, address, insurance details) and medical history are entered correctly.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and other healthcare privacy regulations to safeguard patient confidentiality.
• Ensure that medical records are kept secure and that access to records is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Verify that records are compliant with regulatory standards and guidelines set by healthcare authorities or insurance providers.
• Respond to requests for medical records from patients, healthcare providers, or insurance companies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure that all medical records released are in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Handle records requests for purposes such as billing, insurance claims, or continuity of care.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary education or certification in Health Information Management, Medical Records Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
• Experience working in medical records or health information management is beneficial but not always required.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical coding/billing is highly valued.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Required)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Coral Gables, FL 33134 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Coral Gables, FL 33134: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person