Medical Records Clerk 1

Medical Records Clerk 1

The Medical Records Clerk 1 assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts. Performs basic administrative/clerical/operational/customer support/computational tasks. Typically works on routine and patterned assignments.

Ensures all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed.

Enters all necessary information into the system.

Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or get additional information.

May also assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure.

Decisions are limited to defined parameters around work expectations, quality standards, priorities and timing, and works under close supervision and/or within established policies/practices and guidelines with minimal opportunity for deviation.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional appearance and attitude
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Ability to quickly learn new systems
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to travel locally (potentially overnight occasionally)
• Must be passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Previous healthcare or health insurance experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology and/or ICD-9 codes