What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Tech - Walker Heart Institute Cardiovascular Clinic (Monday - Friday) position at Washington Regional Medical Center?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the areas only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Medical Records Tech reports to the Clinic Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining medical records and assisting with front office duties.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Receive and process correspondence including telephone calls, incoming and outgoing fax messages, and e-mails
- Prepare and distribute outgoing correspondence
- Partner with internal and external facilities to obtain medical records and fulfill outgoing medical record requests
- Receive and maintain incoming medical records
- Assist with front office duties, as needed
- Assist with ensuring cleanliness of office
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: N/A
- Experience: Previous experience in a clerical support role or medical office, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of the time walking and/or standing while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of the time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position will require travel between Washington Regional campuses.
