Medical Records Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Records Clerk

Location: The Pavilion at Edgefield

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

About Us

The Pavilion at Edgefield is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Canton, OH. At The Pavilion at Edgefield, our mission is simple: “To make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve by providing competent, compassionate and outcome-oriented care – every day.”

Position Summary

The Medical Records Clerk maintains resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and established policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieves resident records (manually/electronically) and delivers as necessary.

• Files information such as nursing notes, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., either manually or electronically into resident charts.

• Collects, assembles, checks, and files resident charts.

• Ensures incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate department or personnel for corrections.

• Ensures resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, etc., before filing.

• Extracts information from records for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc., in accordance to established policies and procedures and privacy rules.

• Picks up and delivers medical records to designated areas as necessary.

• Answers telephone calls in regard to inquiries about medical records.

• Prepares written correspondence as necessary.

• Files active and inactive records as per established policies.

• Completes portion of death certificates as indicated.

• Maintains logs of specific items as per established policies and procedures.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, coding, and other aspects of health information preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages and Benefits Package

• 401(K) Plan

• Paid Time Off 

• Positive and compassionate environment 

• Supportive Leadership team

• Additional incentives