What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at NORTHEAST COMMUNITY CLINIC?
Position Summary
To ensure that all patient(s) records are reviewed and accurate prior to releasing patient records’ in a timely manner, maintaining patient confidentiality, accuracy and respect at all times.
Schedule:
- Flexible, may require some evening and weekends
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare patients’ charts accurately and appropriately, based on the specificity of the request.
- Ensure that the requested medical records are organized, accurate and complete.
- Verify patient(s) information via ICCONS
- Timely release of patients’ records to all requestors, via:
- Fax
- In-person
- Review of all Legal and Governmental patient charts inquiries and requests, prior to release.
- Safeguard patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with HIPAA standards (confidentiality) at all times.
- Release of medical records in compliance with Patient Health Information Release Protocol.
- Create digital copies of requested medical records and store electronically.
- Upkeep and maintenance of Medical Records Release/Transfer Matrix.
- Follow-up on pending release of patient records.
- Creation of Declaration of Records, if needed.
- Weekly submission of Records Transfer Report to QA/QM Director.
- Prepare invoices, if needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Microsoft Office/Word/Excel/Outlook
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Bi-lingual Spanish/English (preferred)
- Ability to work as a team player and work independently
Required Education/Experience and/or Licensure/Certification
- High School Diploma and/or GED equivalent preferred, but not required.
- Knowledgeable of the alpha-numeric system
- Commitment to goals and philosophy of Northeast Community Clinic
- Valid State Identification
Salary : $22 - $27