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)
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Medical Records Clerk is to maintain patient medical records, following company policies and HIPAA guidelines.
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications
· Must possess strong attention to detail.
· Must be able to work well with co-workers and patients.
· Must be able to meet deadlines.
· Must be able to complete assignments with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
· Must be able to understand and apply policies and procedures
· Must possess strong computer skills
Education/Experience
· Preferred Education: High school or equivalent
· Preferred experience: 6-12 Month (Medical Records)
Working conditions
This position works in a medical office setting but has no patient contact. This position also works in close proximity to medical personnel as well as other medical records clerks.
Physical requirements
This position requires sitting for extended periods of time. It also requires bending and squatting to retrieve medical records, as well as lifting heavy boxes of records.
Direct reports
This position is not a supervisory position.
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