Medical Records Clerk

Ohio Gastroenterology Group is the leading provider of general advanced GI procedures with several state-of-the-art facilities throughout Central Ohio. We employ a talented team of specialists who perform more GI procedures each year than any other practice in our area.We currently have a full-time opening for a Medical Records Clerk.Job DescriptionJOB TITLE: MEDICAL RECORDS CLERKJob Objective: Maintain the flow of charts, faxes, record requests and reports in medical records departmentOffice Location: Americana ParkwayDOT Code: 43-4071.00FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptReports to: Referrals, Recalls, and Medical Records Supervisor. Daily assignments and direction may, however, be provided by Human Resources Manager, Director of Operations, Patient Access Manager, Team Lead, or the physicians.Interfaces with: Patients, Physicians, co-workers at all OGGI locations, Hospital personnel, and outside vendors/clients.Duties and ResponsibilitiesPrimary Job Functions1:· Retrieve and file patient documentation from multiple streams, including hardcopies and electronic files.· Process electronic faxes and filing in a timely manner, uploading patient documents to chart.· Send out faxes as requested by office staff or physicians.· Take incoming requests for copies of medical records, billing associated fees, following disclosure policy for releasing medical records.· Process hospital documentation post visit, including pathology, consults, and procedure reports.· Answer medical records phone calls and resolve caller’s inquires.· Process medical records requests by patients or other physicians according to policy and HIPAA guidelines.Secondary Job Functions:· Merge duplicate patient accounts.· Maintain pharmacy and provider contact information database.· Maintain confidentiality of personal and financial information by utilizing HIPAA’s guidelines and regulations.· Attend all office meetings or in-services as required.· Any other tasks as requested by the physician, practice manager, human resource manager and/or the office supervisor2· Assist other departments with scanningKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities· Ability to communicate with diversified levels of patients, staff members, external providers and/or agencies· Fluent in English· Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping· Knowledge of modern business communication, including style and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports· Skill to use a personal computer and various software packages, including internet.· Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision· Ability to handle and resolve problems· Ability to organize work material to ensure accuracy of patient records.· Neat appearance and a professional demeanor.Credentials and Experience· Must have high school diploma or equivalent· Experience working in a medical records department preferred, preferably in a medical office setting.Special Requirements· Willingness to learn new tasks, be cross trained within the office, and be flexible with workload to help office flow, including assisting co-workers.· Willingness to work occasional overtime.Physical Demands· Applies the principles of body mechanics in lifting or moving boxes or equipment (occasional).· Must be able to sit (frequent), stand (frequent), walk (frequent), stoop (frequent), bend over (frequent), and type on keyboard (frequent).· Ability to communicate in person and by phone (frequent)Work Environment· Medical office requiring occasional contact with adult patientsOhio Gastroenterology Group offers a nice life/work balance and a great benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision coverage- benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employmentCompany paid life insurance and short term disability Generous paid time off plans (vacation, sick and personal)7 paid holidaysTwo retirements plans:401(k) plan that offers a 3% safe harbor contribution with immediate vesting as well as annual profit sharing contributions.Cash balance pension plan – company contributes 2.5% and offers full vesting after 3 years of employment.Tuition reimbursement programsEmployee appreciation programsUniform reimbursement programs Growth opportunitiesLearning and development training Apply now to join a great company!

Salary : $16 - $19