Missouri Heart Center is looking for a Medical Records Clerk to join our team!

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for assembling patient information into patients’ medical charts/records in an accurate and complete manner. Responsible for duties associated with maintenance of the electronic medical record.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Interacts with internal clinical services department, reception, and phone schedulers to coordinate the flow of data and the completion of tasks.

Protects patients’ health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment and data security.

Maintenance of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR):

• Scans data and attaches data in EMR.
• Creates and populates EMRs for new patients and messages appropriate schedulers.
• Handles e-files from Hospital.
• Faxes office reports and test results to outside providers upon request.
• Message designated personnel when test results are available.
• Handles record release/requests.
• Sorts and distributes mail and faxes received.
• Collects, separates, scans, and electronically attaches loose documentation.
• Monitors incoming direct messages from outside providers into EMR.

Answers telephone and provides routine information according to established procedures.

Interacts with insurance company personnel, third party vendors, and legal counsel in discussing complex and or difficult release of information requests to minimize liability of releasing patient information.

• Gathers patient records.
• Invoices company.
• Collects payment and faxes records and legal correspondence.
• Provides charts/documents requested for use in legal actions, following patient consent/confidentiality protocols.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Sitting for 8 hours/day. Requires eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity. Vision must be corrected to 20/20 and hearing must be in normal range. Must be able to view computer screens for long periods.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must know how to use a computer.
• Ability to analyze medical records for completeness and accuracy, paying attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and understand medical records procedures.
• Ability to analyze processes and suggest improvements.
• Ability to type quickly.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to work in Columbia, Missouri?
• What is your expected hourly wage? (A range is fine)
• Are you able to work Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week?
• What interests you in this position (why are you looking for a new job)?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)
• healthcare office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person