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)
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Protect the security and access controls of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained under HIPPA regulations.
2. Review and respond to disclosure requests to ensure completeness and compliance with regulations.
3. Prepare, process and release medical record requests according to regulatory guidelines and policies.
4. Invoice and successfully collect revenue for all disclosure requests per company-defined policies.
5. Create and maintain a system to document requests and to document the action taken.
6. Clerical duties associated with the maintaining of medical records and/or company documents.
7. Other duties relevant to the position as determined by management.
Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent. College level courses desirable.
Experience Requirements: 1-2 years of medical office experience prefered. Attention to detail and excellent communication and computer skills. Working knowledge of state and federal laws/HIPPA regulations pertaining to the Release of Information. Works well independently and is self motivated, but also function well as part of a team. Medically terminology required. Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods and utilize computer with or without accommodation. Internal / External Interactions: This position requires extensive interaction with employees at all organizational levels and with outside sources. Note: It is not intended that this job description include all details of the work functions of this position. The incumbent will perform work of lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and work of a higher classification for training and development purposes or as situational warranted.
Employment is contingent on presentation of work related credentials. These credentials vary based on the position offered and the location offered, but may include vaccinations, licensure, and certifications. A detailed list will be sent upon offer and available during the interview process when requested.
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