What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at GI Alliance?
GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Records Clerk.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Summary of Duties:
A medical records correspondence clerk is responsible for managing the flow of patient medical record requests, including receiving, processing, and responding to inquiries for medical records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, and maintaining accurate documentation related to record releases, all while adhering to established procedures within a healthcare facility.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of modern office equipment
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
- Interpersonal and human relations skills
- Organizational skills
- Phone etiquette
- Ability to maintain records and files
- Ability to operate personal computers
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Requirements:
- No experience required 1 year of customer service experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Environment/Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level is usually moderate. Phones are busy and the activity level is high. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients and may require dealing with unhappy patients at times.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma. Associates degree from a community/junior college preferred.
Experience: Minimum two years of medical records specialist, preferably in medical practice setting.
Requirements for Level I Status:
- Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
- Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.
Performance Requirements:
- Ability to alphabetize and put information (materials, forms, etc.) in chronological order.
- Ability to analyze medical records for completeness and accuracy, paying attention to detail.
- Ability to schedule time and assignments effectively.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to competently use Microsoft Office and appropriate EMR software.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
- Skill in putting information in preferred medical record system, meeting clinic standards.
GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.
Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
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