Medical Records Clerk

Job Summary

Growing Phoenix-based company is looking for a team player who loves to work with Medical Records. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for

Preparing and oversees the compiling and storage of medical records. Ensures patient records are maintained on an on-going basis including proper documentation, entering labs, etc. This position also serves as the hospital liaison for incoming communications and a resources model for other team members.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify, organize and scan health information paper files into the Electronic Health Record system.
• Provide external agencies requested health information, according to HIPAA guidelines, in a timely manner.
• Ensure accuracy, quality and security of the health records.
• Provide feedback to improve existing electronic health record procedures.
• Is precise, organized and adheres to strict deadlines
• Maintain productivity and quality standards as directed.
• Take ownership of assigned duties, projects and goals.
• Continually and proactively work towards improving the experience for the customer, colleagues and company.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years’ experience in Medical Records
• ICD-10 coding
• Knowledge of HIPAA confidentiality rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of benefits and entitlement process and the availability of community resources for population(s) served.

Benefits

• Full benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time

Required experience:

• Benefits and Entitlements processes: 2 years
• Basic Computer Skills: 2 years
• HIPAA Rules and Regulations: 1 year
• Customer Service: 1 year
• Medical Records and Medical Records Terminology: 2 years

Job Location:

• Phoenix, AZ

Our Medical Records Clerk is a qualified clerical person, responsible and accountable for the maintenance of health records. In this capacity, the employee organizes and maintains an approved system of records.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one (1) year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required

Responsibilities

• Ensures confidentiality of all medical records information and completes forms for release of information. Refers to Medical Records Supervisor / H.S.A. any requests of questionable nature.
• Ensures all medical records filing is up to date.
• Performs Clerical/Technical duties: Pull and file medical records daily as needed. Prepare and type reports/correspondence as requested by supervisors. Answer telephone, relay messages, and transfer calls as appropriate. File loose documentation generated from inside and outside the institution such as laboratory reports, radiology results, completed consultant reports, medication administration records, etc. Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested.
• Assist Medical Records Supervisor in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.
• Promotes Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in the quality of care screen audits.
• The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 to $18.00 /hour

Experience:

• Medical Records: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• High school (Required)

Job Location:

• Phoenix, AZ (Required)