Medical Records Clerk 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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