What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at Cancer Specialists of North Florida?
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is recruiting for an experienced Medical Records Technician for our busy Beaches Office. The Medical Records Technician assists with organizing, sorting and filing all incoming patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records as assigned. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Pulls charts for scheduled appointments in advance according to guidelines.
- Copies, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized. Documents all processes.
- Locates missing charts as needed.
- Assists in preparing and filing all internal and external correspondence and medical reports into patient’s medical record according to filing system.
- Sorts and files all returned charts-pulling any out guides.
- Picks up out guides, and delivers requested charts to designated locations.
- Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.
- Replaces damaged charts as needed, and/or starts a second volume when chart space has been maximized.
- Assists in purging deceases and inactive charts as scheduled and according to guidelines.
- Pulls charts, dates, and stamps and attaches encounter form. Drops encounter form when there is a cancellation.
- Pulls charts for telephone messages and delivers to physicians, nurses and medical assistants.
- Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes.
- Keeps a record of new patients for weekly physicians meeting and pulls appropriate charts.
- Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.
- Keeps inventory and orders office supplies as needed. Runs office errands as needed.
- Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
- Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested.
- Prepares correspondence, memos, forms, and other typing as requested by supervisor.
- All other duties as assigned
Full-time Position, Monday – Friday
Location Address: 700 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year office experience, preferable in a medical office setting.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications
Cancer Specialists of North Florida is an "EEO Employer” and “Drug Free Workplace”
