Medical Records Clerk - Home Care jobs in South Bend, IN

South Bend Orthopaedics is currently searching for a full-time Medical Records Associate.

Who We Are

Since 1947, South Bend Orthopaedics has focused on providing every patient the best orthopaedic care available. A Tradition of Excellence in Orthopaedics is our mission, and is reflected in our relationship with the University of Notre Dame. South Bend Orthopaedics, with additional locations in Mishawaka, Plymouth, La Porte and Elkhart, Indiana has provided the orthopaedic surgeons for their athletic department since 1949.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Receives calls from patients, Physician offices and Attorneys for patient records.

2. Copies records upon request and responds to requests for protected health information as allowable by law.

3. Fills out necessary paperwork for FMLA and Disability.

4. Scans needed material into patient records.

5. Answers phones in pleasant manner, deals with patient (customer) needs expeditiously.

6. Purges obsolete files from storage for destruction per department guidelines.

7. Sorts and prepares internal mail for distribution. Prepares outgoing mail.
Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and ABILITIES
1. Ability to communicate clearly, and possess excellent phone skills in order to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, Physicians, Attorneys and staff.

2. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.

3. Navigate and comprehension of computer software systems in office setting, prefer 35wpm typing skills.

4. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum of two-year office experience, preferably one year of medical records experience.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Primarily office setting. Minimal exposure to communicable diseases.
Must be able to view computer screens for long periods. Occasional stress related to workload and customer/patient problems. Frequent bending, twisting and stooping. Ability to lift 10-25 pounds

Why to choose South Bend Orthopaedics

We have great benefits including:

✔ 2 Different Medical Plans (PPO & HSA), Dental & Vision coverage

✔ Employer Paid Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life insurance

✔ Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Norton Life Lock, ASPCA Pet Insurance

✔ Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending plans

✔ 4 weeks of Paid time off

✔ 6 Paid Holidays through out the year

✔ 401k with attractive employer match

✔ Profit Sharing Plans

✔ Clothing Allowance

✔ Tuition Reimbursement

✔ Great work environment