Medical clerk

Job Summary

The medical records clerk organizes and evaluates patients health information and records. In addition they perform a variety of record keeping and clerical duties in support of services provided in a medical setting.

Essential Job Functions

Timely and daily sorts through electronic faxes and saves in the patients chart.

Manages and prepares Fax Server; indexes patient charts; gathers and documents information from patients or other providers and accurately documents in patient chart (i.e. specialists).

Ensures the medical records are organized accurate and complete. Use proper naming or records per policy.

Creates digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically.

Safeguards patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards.

Transfers data into the clinics main system database.

Pulls and routes records to appropriate personnel or department.

Prepares reports and forms as directed in accordance with established policies.

Knowledge of chart control access and storage in accordance with established policies and regulations.

Processes requests for medical records release and maintains appropriate logs per office policy.

basic internet and email utilization.

Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education Experience & Skills

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Data entry abilities and strong computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork orientation.
• Organized and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of ICD10 and CPT coding.
• Expert in computer literacy in electronic health record.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations required.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Safe work practices in a clinic setting.
• Able to follow through with delegated tasks.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

At least 23 years in a medical related customer service role.

Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred but not required.

Physical & Mental Requirements : (check all that apply)

Required immunizations and vaccinations.

• Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 100 pounds of force.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and / or machinery.
• Ability to properly drive and operate a vehicle.
• Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and / or in writing.
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving.
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Occasional travel for clinic activities may be required (ex. Advanced Psychiatry Associates meetings or training).

The information listed above is not comprehensive of all duties / responsibilities performed. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

BENEFITS : Excellent benefits package including medical dental vision life and accident insurance short and longterm disability plans retirement plan with company match paid vacation sick leave 11 paid holidays tuition reimbursement professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Advanced Psychiatry Associates is a fullservice psychiatric facility

that offers a wide range of mental health services. Individuals who live

in Northern and Southern California are encouraged to visit one of our

facilities and talk to the staff to discover what treatment options may

be available to them. The staff at the facility offer genetic testing

medication management psychotherapy and counseling services to all of

their patients. Treatment options for anxiety depression bipolar

disorder and ADD / ADHD are also available. The professional staff have

many years of experience and are capable of providing each patient with

the highest quality of individualized care to ensure they can live life

to the fullest and maintain the quality of life they desire.

Remote Work :

Last updated : 2024-11-17