Medical Records Clerk jobs in Pennsylvania

Responsibilities:

• Daily update of Electronic Medical Records and keep Document Manager in good standing for compliant Medical Records.
• Follows appropriate scanning process as specified by UPHS/Department defined process, ensuring patient is properly identified and document is attached/routed appropriately in the EMR.
• Prioritizes and scans all appropriate paper data routinely as they come to the department in to the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Monthly CQI Report reflecting General Consent tracking Goal is zero yearly outstanding.
• Complete AOB updates daily and reporting weekly to meet documentation requirements.
• Tracking and processing necessary documentation for Medical Records and Reimbursement requirements.
• Confirms visits in CPR Visit log for billing purposes daily.
• Confirms the presence of the scanned file in the appropriate place in the EMR system prior to the destruction of the paper copy per department protocol.
• Sends requests and monitors tracking procedure of any Advanced Directives to be kept in the patient’s record.
• As appropriate and as per department protocols, responds to requests and questions related to medical records services in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
• Sorts, prioritizes, and disperses faxes and mail according to established protocols.
• Retrieving records from external facilities.
• Enables communication by answering the phone, providing excellent customer service, and by placing calls to internal and external information sources.
• Provides support and backup to Reception and Admin Support group when required.
• Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements.
• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• And 2 years work experience required of which one year is in a health/medical office environment (Required).