We are hiring a Fulltime Medical Records Clerk at Kips Bay Endoscopy located in New York , NY.

SHIFT:Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 5 PM

Summary:

This position creates new medical records and retrieves existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents; assigning and recording new record numbers; verifying existing record numbers; inputting and recording locations to computer; delivering records.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with registration and physicians' offices; retrieving information from automated printer.
• Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
• Preload patient health information into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for upcoming appointment from referring physician records or from patient's paper chart.
• Maintains master patient index by completing assigned portion of daily audit trail; corrects and communicates problems according to established procedures.
• Maintains record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
• Scan paper documents into EMR system and import documents into the correct patient EMR.
• Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
• Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.
• Maintains quality results by following ASC policies and procedures.
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Serves and protects the healthcare community by adhering to professional standards, ASC policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and AAAHC standards.
• Pick up and deliver faxes and mail to various individuals / departments as needed.
• Enhances medical records and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Take request for patient records from outside physician offices within HIPPA compliance.
• File paper charts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience with medical records preferred.
• Must have excellent computer and communication skills.
• Accurate and speedy data entry skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be detailed-oriented and organized.
• Strong team player.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
All workers in states which mandate COVID vaccinations and/or COVID testing must comply with the state regulations and Covenant's Coronavirus Policy and Procedure. In addition, the Company must comply with CMS Federal vaccine mandate.

ABOUT US:

Covenant Physician Partners is a growing physician services company, offering you the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that’s advancing the field of healthcare.

With Covenant, you are part of something bigger. Company culture and associate engagement inspire our work. Our HEART values – Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork – encompass who and how we are as a company, reflecting our dedication to those we serve.

Together, we’re improving health. We recognize that the commitment from the talented group of professionals at our Nashville Service Center gives our physicians and providers the opportunity to focus on providing high-quality patient care. Our associates are truly the HEARTbeat of all that we do.

Covenant is the employer of choice for individuals who wish to pursue their passion of making healthcare better. We offer competitive benefits to all full-time associates, including:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Associate Assistance Program)
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Long/Short-Term Disability
• Associate Discounts (Costco, Sam’s, BJ’s, Amazon Prime)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Company Match
• Professional Development Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement, RN.com)
• Paid Vacation & Holidays