What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at Marquis Home Care?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Medical Records Clerk is responsible to see that all medical records functions are performed in a timely manner. She/he is responsible for ensuring that all medical records functions are conducted in accordance with Living Resources policies and procedures and state/governmental and payer regulations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists, as directed, in developing and implementing plans to improve the medical records process.
- Ensures that all relevant medical records functions are completed within designated timeliness.
- Assures that adequate copies of documents are available for use by staff.
- Assists with special projects i.e. CHHA mass mailings, audits, copying..
- Assists with tracking of MD orders and appropriate follow-up with MD’s or CHHA staff as needed.
- Sets up new patient records (admission charts).
- Disassembles discharge patient records.
- Reviews records for matching billing and visit data.
- Files/Scans clinical documents in the patient electronic record and back up medical record.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information.
- Processes time slips to payroll after verification of visits against patient schedule.
- Assists with scheduling of nursing visits that have been designated for assignment to a per diem nurse.
- Backs up other agency staff as needed; ex. Answering phones, taking messages.
- Assists supervisory/clinical staff in ensuring that paperwork is properly processed through the agency.
- Other responsibilities, as deemed by the Medical Record Coordinator, Quality Clinical Manager and Director of Patient Services, for the smooth operation of the agency.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong phone/communication skills
Computer knowledge and application of Microsoft Office Suite
General Computer and keyboarding skills.
Familiarity with medical terminology
Education: HS diploma
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
