Position: The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for all clerical tasks within the Medical Records Department including the processing of all medical records and statistical analysis and coding as assigned. This is an entry level position.

Education: High School Diploma or GED

• Medical Records: 1 year required
• Medical Coding: 1 year preferred

Experience: Two years training and or/ experience in clerical work and typing with emphasis on medical terminology. ICD-10 Coding training.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of hospital policy and procedures relating to medical record maintenance. Knowledge of the release of confidential information.
• Ability to find selected information in a medical Record.
• Knowledge of medical record coding.

Job Duties:

• Assembles discharged patient records.
• Types department reports for Medical Records Coordinator.
• Files patient records.
• Participates in activities associated with Medical Records services including in-services and community activities.
• Copies charts for releases of information to be sent out.
• Pulls charts from discharge census to be audited, gathers audits, and maintains log on audited charts.
• Maintains census books and patient index cards for in-house and PHP.
• Performs chart analysis to ensure quality and completeness.
• Checks charts to verify applicable regulations are maintained.
• Adapts to changing situations or work assignments.
• Demonstrates willingness to rotate to other areas of hospital within the limits of preparation and skill level.
• Conforms to uniform and dress code, personal hygiene and good grooming.
• Wears and properly display name badge.
• Positively responds to guidance or counseling and attempts to benefit by it.
• Adept in identifying potential problems within the department and seeks management guidance
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and originator of new ideas and methods.
• Use verbal and non-verbal communication with others, i.e., courtesy, tone of voice, facial expressions, gestures, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in continuing educational programs as prescribed by hospital policy, as well as attendance to hospital and department staff meetings per department policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)
• medical coding: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person