Records Clerk

Job Description Summary :

The Medical Records Clerk performs the clerical functions associated with clinical records utilization. They work closely with the clinicians on completion of the medical record by monitoring/reviewing the chart for accuracy & compliance per program rules and regulations. The Medical Records Clerk demonstrates a warm and welcoming empathic, hopeful attitude, conveying a philosophy of dual recovery. A Medical Records Clerk provides services to individuals impacted by a variety of behavioral health issues, recognizing that the individuals we serve often have experienced trauma that affects their development and adjustment.

Work Experiences:

• •Must be able to effectively, courteously, and professionally deal with the public both verbally and in writing.
• •Working knowledge of computer applications such as Excel and Word

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities:

• •Scanning various medical and financial information into the EMR.
• •Audit charts for deficiencies.
• •Appropriate documentation of routing paper medical records.
• •Follow appropriate procedure for closing episodes of care.
• •Follow HIPAA standards in securing PHI.
• •Assist with the orderly retrieval and review of patient charts for internal/external auditing.
• •The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• •Perform all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• •TB test upon hire
• •Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds
• •Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, photocopier, and other office equipment as needed
• •Sufficient sensory-motor dexterity to complete motor skill tasks, including vision, hearing, and speech
• •Requires prolonged sitting, frequent standing, bending, and stooping