MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Job Title

Medical Records Clerk

Job Description

The Medical Records Clerk maintains the proper handling, organization and preservation of all detainee/inmate medical records and provides clerical functions as directed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Medical Records Clerk files all medical records in alphabetical order adhering to color-coded system.
• Files and attaches medical information in each medical record according to dates of incarceration or date of service.
• Obtains physician signatures on all diagnostic studies before filing.
• The Medical Records Clerk maintains both active and inactive files.
• Provides records as requested by health providers and administrative staff.
• Schedules appointments with outside consulting health professionals as assigned.
• Prepares monthly statistics and reports as assigned.
• The Medical Records Clerk performs secretarial duties including answering telephones, typing, and filing as required.
• Performs other related marginal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Training in an accredited medical records program or a minimum of one (1) year of experience in an established medical records system preferred.
• Working knowledge of business English, math, good grammar and spelling skills, and ability to develop correspondence, reports and operational directives required. Must have a proven history of exercising discretion and retaining confidentiality.
• Solid organizational and communication skills. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with the public and detainees required.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.