POSITION SUMMARY

Our medical facility is currently searching for an experienced and friendly medical records clerk to join our team. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including collecting patient information, issuing medical files, filing medical records, and processing patient admissions and discharge papers.

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, processes, and administrative duties. To excel in this position, you should also demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English; organizational skills; ability to appropriately handle disgruntled patients; ability to work under stressful conditions; ability to prioritize and multitask; ability to work with limited supervision; proficient in common computer applications, previous knowledge using EHR helpful.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing and gathering information and documents from patients
• Ensuring that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete.
• Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically
• Filing the paperwork and reports of inpatients quickly and accurately
• Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards.
• Transferring data into the facility's main system database
• Processing the records for patients
• Taking payments and providing receipts
• Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Physical requirements for this position include hearing, seeing, speaking, feeling, talking, reaching, pinching and repetitive motions.
• Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instruction or other information.
• Ability to plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties in an effective and timely manner, set priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to maintain accurate files and records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals via telephone or face to face encounters.
• Proficient in practice and information management programs
• Strong organizational and office technology skills
• Knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Comfortable in collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Detail-oriented

VALUES

Respect: Recognize our differences as strengths affirming each other and valuing each other's contributions.

Compassion: Listening, anticipating, being attentive and perspective shifting so others feel cared for and understood.

Accountability: Taking responsibility for our actions being trustworthy and demonstrating integrity.

Safety: Taking responsibility for myself and others to practice tools to ensure safety for all

Teamwork: Healthcare is best delivered by a team working together, sharing unique talents, perspectives, ideas, and efforts to achieve our goals.

Excellence: Implementing best practices, being creative, innovative, and flexible, setting and achieving bold goals.