Medical Records Clerk

Job Posting Title Medical Records Clerk

Agency 131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization DOC Ment Hlth/Admin

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation $36,934.81- this salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description Loation

Red Rock Correctional Center/ Mental Health

Basic Purpose :

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to preparing, classifying and abstracting medical reports in the medical records unit. Typical Functions : • Reviews medical records for completeness and accuracy and refers incomplete or inaccurate reports to appropriate staff for correction. • Prepares statistical, case and other types of reports. • Prepares materials and forms and gathers all pertinent information and data for admissions and discharges. • Ensures all data is properly coded. • Abstracts charts and other patient data in order to respond to requests for information on patients; may make determinations on what materials can legally be released. • Assists in the development of medical records policies and procedures. • Reviews existing policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with federal and state laws and agency rules, regulations and policies. • Insures the security and confidentiality of patient medical records. • May supply requested information to courts and other judicial inquires. Level Descriptor : This is the career level where incumbents prepare, classify and abstract medical records, performing assigned duties at the full performance level. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies : Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of methods and techniques of medical records maintenance; of applicable federal and state laws and agency and facility policies and procedures; of current classification systems; of report writing techniques; and of medical terminology. Ability is required to maintain medical records; to code data to records; to review medical records for completeness and accuracy; to prepare reports; to abstract information from records and other patient data; to present information effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to utilize personal computers. Education and Experience : Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of eligibility for accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT); or two years of experience working with patient records in a medical setting such as a hospital, state institution, medical clinic or a physician’s office. Special Requirements : Based upon the duties and responsibilities assigned to the position being filled, a user agency may require accreditation with the American Health Information Management Association as a Registered Health Technician (RHIT); or eligibility for registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

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