Medical Records Clerk - Home Care jobs in New Brunswick, NJ

Shore Outpatient Surgicenter has an immediate need for a full time Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk! 

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm 

Job Summary: The Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk interfaces with patients and families, physicians, vendors and staff. Admit patients and process their paperwork; Update patient demographics/information in system; Collect balances due and document in the billing system; Handle funds per office procedure. Answer incoming phone calls. Assist with chart prep and other business office duties necessary. Must be reliable, dedicated, personable, professional and have a strong attention to detail. 

Other duties may be assigned: 

·        Audit medical records for accuracy and completion.

·        Filing and maintenance of documents in the medical record, paper and in electronic storage.

·        Assist clinical team in ensuring all charts are completed by nursing staff and physicians.

·        Pull charts daily for physicians and anesthesiologist that will be present at the center for that day. Post a reminder notice for those doctors whose charts need to be completed. 

·        Send delinquent chart notification to Medical Staff.

·        Pick up charts daily for return to the medical records area.

·        Review, correct, print, and file all operative reports daily.

·        Receives and copies requests for medical records.

·        Reviews medical records for final audit.

·        Provide relief for front business office functions.

·        Cross-trained to fill in and effectively perform all other business office job related functions.

·        Serves as a resource to other staff members.

·        Attends required in-services, conferences and meetings as required.

·        Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.

·        Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.

·        Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.

·        Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year previous experience or some health care clerical experience or medical terminology preferred.
• Must have the skills necessary to operate office equipment that are required to fulfill job duties.
• Medical terminology and computer experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.

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