MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Responsibilities

• Filings all medical records in alphabetical order adhering to color-coded system.
• Files and attaches medical information in each medical record according to dates of incarceration or date of service.
• Obtains physician signatures on all diagnostic studies before filing.
• Maintains both active and inactive files.
• Provides records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
• Schedules appointments with outside consulting health professionals as assigned.
• Prepares monthly statistics and reports as assigned.
• Performs secretarial duties including answering telephones, typing, and filing as required.
• Performs other related marginal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system preferred.
• Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required.
• A proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Solid organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions;
• To make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems;
• To maintain company records;
• To meet and deal effectively with the public and detainees required.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account