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Medical Records Clerk

Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

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Medical   Records  Clerk Job Responsibilities :  To ensure your medical records clerk job description is effective, it’s important to provide a clear overview of the day-to-day job duties. Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information via interviews with the patient or their family.

  • Maintains master patient index by completing an assigned portion of the daily audit trail.
  • Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
  • Maintains record availability by processing charts into the digital patient database.
  • Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures.
  • Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
  • Keeps health care providers informed by communicating the availability of requested records.
  • Maintains quality results by following hospital guidelines and standards.
  • Serves and protects the hospital or facility’s community by adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines.

Medical   Records  Clerk Qualifications and Skills

  • Strong organizational and office technology skills
  • Knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws
  • Exceptional bedside manners
  • Proficient in medical terminology
  • Comfortable in collaborating with healthcare professionals
  • Detail-oriented
  • Medical Records Clerk Responsibilities :

  • Gather patient demographic and personal information.
  • Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations.
  • Help with departmental audits and investigations.
  • Distribute medical charts to the appropriate departments of the hospital.
  • Maintain quality and accurate records by following hospital procedures.
  • Ensure patient charts, paperwork, and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Make sure all medical records are protected and kept confidential.
  • File all patients' medical records and information.
  • Supply the nursing department with the appropriate documents and forms.
  • Completes clerical duties including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission and discharge records.
  • Other Duties as assigned.
  • Medical Records Clerk Requirements :

  • High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes.
  • Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
  • Work Location : One location

    We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age, disability or protected veteran status. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for our job opportunities.

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