What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at Cherry County Hospital and Clinic?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job title
Medical Records Clerk
Reports to
Business Office Manager
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Medical Records Clerk completes analysis and filing of all medical records and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Compiles statistical information as requested for the Cherry County Hospital and Clinic.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regular responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
- Maintains records on all patients
- Compiles statistical reports as instructed
- Prepares Death, Tissue, and Blood Reports
- Completes birth certificates with the aid of the computer or typewriter
- Retrieves records for physicians and other hospital staff
- Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness of entries and follows through on corrections or additions.
- Assembles contents of medical records in the preestablished order for permanent filing
- Reviews inpatient and emergency room records to ensure the required reports and signatures are contained in the record
- Notes deficiencies to be completed by physician and other professional staff
- Answers telephone and gives routine information
- Completes records and logs for emergency room patients
- Assists with duplication of records for release of information
- Maintains master patient index file
- Files loose reports on permanent record
- Updates deceased files
- Maintains outpatient observation and surgery log
- Maintains patient and department confidentiality
- Types medical staff minutes
- Maintains medical staff appointment files
- Pre-certification of patients as needed
- Backs up the transcriptionist as needed
- Answers the telephone for the front desk if needed
- Attends workshops and hospital in-service as requested
- Helps prepare for clinic and hospital staff meetings
- Makes copies as needed of medical records for patients and other entities
- Supplies information with regard to subpoenas if the supervisor is absent
- Ensures the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records is maintained
- Knowledgeable of and committed to practicing Corporate Compliance policies and procedures
- Complies with Cherry County Hospital personnel policies
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Skills and Abilities Required
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Direct reports
This position has no direct reports.
Requirements :
Minimum Job Requirements
