Medical Records Clerk

Clinical Medical Records ClerkAssumes responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of clinical medical records.Works under the general supervision of the Health Department Supervisor/WIC Director and/or Administrative Services Manager.None.This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.Schedule Information:Monday through Thursday7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with 1 hour for lunchNo required overtimeNo nights, weekends, or shift work13 paid holidaysEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Registers patients, prepares medical records and performs data entry. Maintains records pertinent to patients processed.Answers incoming phone calls, makes appointments, answers inquiries, and provides information when possible.Posts information to electronic medical records. Maintains electronic medical records.Prepares and types various reports from specific program data submitted.Handles correspondence with patients, other medical facilities, and referral agencies.Peripheral Duties:Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and Administrative Manager.Desired Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:(a) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.(c) Previous clerical experience preferred.(d) Experience in MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook are required.Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:(a) Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, and the general public.(b) Strong organizational skills.(c) Strong communication skills.Tools and Equipment Used:Phone switchboard, computer, copier, postage machine, fax, scanner and calculator.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies dependent upon the number of persons in the office.