Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records ClerkThe Medical Records Clerk is responsible for assembling and organizing individual patient's medical information, and then entering it into electronic health records (EHR). The Medical Records clerk processes and completes medical records requests from patients and outside providers.Required QualificationsH.S. Diploma or Equivalent1 Year experience in healthcare.Preferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Medical Assisting or other related field.Essential FunctionsThe position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Works incoming electronic faxes. Drops records into patient chart or routes to the correct physician or staff needing to review documents Ensure all information entered into the EHR is accurate and complete including paper filing and electronic data Maintains and performs upkeep of the electronic records database Compiles, verifies, types and files medical records for practice Creates new patient accounts for patients not entered into Practice Management System in order to drop electronic charts in EHR Ensures records request forms are filled out accurately and completely before sending to third party records request company May assist patient with forms completion in person Sorts, stamps and distributes mail and ensures mail is ready for courier upon pick up Ensure that patient confidentiality is always protected, both audible and visible HIPAA Notice of privacy practices is on display and given to all new patients and then every three years Ensures compliance with all medical practice regulations, such as, but not limited to HIPAA and OSHA Performs other duties all other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesEffective communications skills at all levels of the organization.Computer proficiency, required.Strong ethics and a high level of personal integrity, required.Customer service orientation, required.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class