Medical Records Clerk
Job Description
Job Description
COMMUNITY HEALTH:
Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Organizes and files patient’s medical records including charts and reports in order to compile documentation of conditions and treatments. Assist with departmental audits and research, releases information to persons and agencies according to regulations.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
- Processes and forwards patient and physician record request following HIPAA and Community Health regulations.
- Scans and indexes medical histories and other information in patient’s electronic charts in proper order following guidelines.
- Locates and sends charts and other medical information to requesting physicians/offices/departments/other medical facilities.
- Uses computer system to track chart inquires and to access other pertinent information.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Removes correspondence from medical records’ fax machine and distributes as appropriate.
- Responds to medical records’ related phone calls.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:
- High school Diploma or equivalent.
- One-year medical records or similar experience preferred.
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.
- Knowledge of medical record works procedures, basic knowledge of computer usage, customer service skills including professional telephone manner.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU:
- Work Life Balance
- Generous Time Off
- Medical insurance and Dental insurance.
- Health savings account option.
- Robust 403 (b) retirement savings plan, with employer match and 100% vesting schedule.
- Comprehensive Wellness Program.