MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

Medical Records Clerk

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Responsibilities

Summary: The Medical Records Clerk maintains the proper handling, organization and preservation of all detainee medical records. 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.
• The Medical Records Clerk files and attaches medical information in each medical record according to dates of detainment 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.
• The Medical Records Clerk schedules appointments with outside consulting health professionals as assigned
• Prepare monthly statistics and reports as assigned
• The Medical Records Clerk performs secretarial duties, i.e. answers telephones, types, files, as required
• Performs other related marginal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED 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.