Medical Records Clerk

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Entity: (CCA) /Penn Primary Care (PPC) and Penn Specialty Practices (PSP)


Department: Delancey Medical Associates

Location: Penn Medicine Washington Square- 800 Walnut St

Hours: Per Departmental Needs - Full-Time

Summary:

• The Medical Records Clerk must maintain a strong patient/customer focus that supports the delivery of the highest quality of care and shares a passion for patient and customer centered care to assist in exceeding patient satisfaction. The primary purpose of the position is to coordinate the medical records process in the practice inclusive of scanning, filing, medical records requests, and patient/customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes and scans all appropriate paper data routinely as they come to the department in to the electronic medical record (EMR).
  Follows appropriate scanning process as specified by UPHS/Department defined process, ensuring patient is properly identified and document is attached/routed appropriately in the EMR.
  Confirms the presence of the scanned file in the appropriate place in the EMR system prior to the destruction of the paper copy per department protocol.
  As appropriate and as per department protocols, responds to requests and questions related to medical records services in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
  Notifies supervisor of any scanning problems.
  Sorts, prioritizes, and disperses faxes and mail according to established protocols.
  Enables communication by answering the phone, providing excellent customer service, and by placing calls to internal and external information sources.
  Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory standards and requirements.
  

Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •And 1+ years customer service experience; ideally within a healthcare setting
• Associate of Arts or Science
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Other
• Education Specialization: training certificate from a relevant program, such as Medical Office Administration Equivalent Experience:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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