What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk (M-F Part-time) - Texas Orthopedics position at ORTHOLONESTAR MSO LLC?
Reports to: Health Information Systems Manager
Department: Medical Records
Status: Full-Time / Non-exempt
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Perform a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records in accordance with established policies and procedures within any area of the Medical Record Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Process/examine all chart notes for completeness ensuring all required information is included; note any deficiencies and refer to appropriate area for follow-up. Send completed notes to referring providers in a timely manner.
- Collate, sort and identify a variety of medical information for scanning/queuing into EMR system
- Maintain/verify doctor’s dictation register daily to determine deficient chart notes manually and electronic, must be reported daily.
- Note any discrepancy in chart information and report to Supervisor (ex. Duplicate chart numbers/misfiles).
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- Previous administrative experience
- Proficient computer skills – Outlook, general Microsoft Office functionality, copy & paste function, ability to move in and out of applications with ease
Licensure:
Special Skills:
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
Physical Demands:
- Must have adequate visual acuity to read, the ability to interpret and understand written material.
- Must have full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Must be able to occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 pounds (specifically in the archiving process).
Environmental Working Conditions:
- Indoors with rare conditions of extreme noise.
- Continuously handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work as a part of a team.
- Frequently performs tedious and exacting work in frustrating conditions with frequent changes in tasks.
- Rare conditions of chemicals/fumes/odors/dust
Salary : $14 - $17