MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

GOODLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Medical Records Clerk 

 RESPONSIBLE TO:   HIM Manager  

 JOB SUMMARY & SKILLS NECESSARY:

Responsible for assisting with development, retrieval, filing, and updating of patient records at Goodland Regional Medical Center and Goodland Family Health Center (GFHC) in both an electronic and paper format.  Responsible for release of medical records according to HIPAA rules.  May be asked to assist with incoming phone calls if needed in terms of staffing or patient volume.

 POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organization mission & goals
• Accepts responsibility for information contained in employee handbook
• Prioritizes & organizes work to provide efficient service to staff & patients
• Establishes & maintains files and records on an ongoing basis
• Answers telephone and provides routine information, follow-up, etc.
• Scans patient files on an ongoing basis to maintain EMR status 
• Assists in filing records as needed & ensures accurate filing of such
• Performs all other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor

 Qualifications: 

Strong computer skills.  Excellent verbal and writing skills.  Strong organizational skills. Ability to work with Providers and staff in a collaborative manner. Knowledge in medical terminology very helpful and/or prior work in a medical setting.

 Physical Demands:

Concentration varies depending on the tasks at hand.   High levels of mental concentration are required.  Must handle multiple tasks simultaneously and is subject to interruptions.  Physical effort requires sitting and reaching with hands and arms.  Physical effort is required also when retrieving boxes and information from patient files which are in the department.  Duties that require heavy lifting or moving are assigned to the maintenance department.   

**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency.  However, should it de determined that the employee cannot meet the position accountabilities with or without accommodation, it is the right of GRMC to release the individual under Kansas “Employment at Will” doctrine**

Working conditions:

Offices and meeting rooms, well lit, controlled temperatures, clean air, and moderate noise levels caused mainly by HVAC equipment, public address systems, office equipment, and normal conversation. Job duties will occur in this environment approximately 95% of the time.