Medical Records Clerk organizes, files, and retrieves patient medical records. Performs data entry, file maintenance, and other clerical processes. Being a Medical Records Clerk follows established policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant record management. Fulfills information requests for retrieval and printing of medical records from storage or archives. Additionally, Medical Records Clerk ensures the privacy and security of all patient records. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Records Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Records Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary: Responsible for maintaining GMG Electronic Medical Records (EMR) by importing and organizing documents correctly/timely manner. Receives documents from internal sources, external medical offices/facilities in paper and electronic formats. Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness. Fulfills properly executed record requests. Maintains HIPAA Compliance and serves as resource to GMG staff.
Duties:
Education and Experience: Minimum high school education or equivalent. Previous medical records experience required. Medical terminology helpful. Able to work efficiently under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively, written and verbal.
Computer Skills: Knowledge of Word Processing software, database software, spreadsheet, and Internet software
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: Depending upon the area assigned, may be 100% clinical setting or office setting in a clinical environment). Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Physical Demands: Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs. Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.