Medical Records Clerk jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Medical Records Clerk

Job Description

Medical Records Clerk Job Responsibilities: To ensure your medical records clerk job description is effective, it’s important to provide a clear overview of the day-to-day job duties. Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information via interviews with the patient or their family.

• Maintains master patient index by completing an assigned portion of the daily audit trail.
• Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
• Maintains record availability by processing charts into the digital patient database.
• Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures.
• Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
• Keeps health care providers informed by communicating the availability of requested records.
• Maintains quality results by following hospital guidelines and standards.
• Serves and protects the hospital or facility’s community by adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines.

Medical Records Clerk Qualifications and Skills

• Strong organizational and office technology skills
• Knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws
• Exceptional bedside manners
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Comfortable in collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Detail-oriented

Medical Records Clerk Responsibilities:

• Gather patient demographic and personal information.
• Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations.
• Help with departmental audits and investigations.
• Distribute medical charts to the appropriate departments of the hospital.
• Maintain quality and accurate records by following hospital procedures.
• Ensure patient charts, paperwork, and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Make sure all medical records are protected and kept confidential.
• File all patients' medical records and information.
• Supply the nursing department with the appropriate documents and forms.
• Completes clerical duties including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission and discharge records.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Medical Records Clerk Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes.
• Proficient in information management programs and MS Office.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

Work Location: One location

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