Medical Records Clerk

Job title: Medical Records Clerk

Company: Borrego Health

Job description: SUMMARY:
Works under the supervision of the Site Manager. The medical record includes information the patient provides concerning their symptoms and medical history, the results of examinations, reports of x-rays and laboratory tests, diagnosis and treatment plans. The Medical Records Clerk organizes and ensures documents have been signed by clinician and files in the proper location in the chart. The clerk will prepare charts for the following day and pull transcription from fax and attach to chart for doctor’s signature.Compensation: $17.50 – $18.74 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Functions:Assures that all medical records are filed in accordance with filling procedures
Maintains staff’s medical records in separate file cabinet
Maintains staff’s medical records confidential at all times
Maintains and up-dates medical records pull out system
Files all in-coming reports, lab results, x-ray report, and all records pertaining to patient’s medical status. Places medical record in providers work box for him/her to review and sign all reports
Responsible for processing all in coming medical record requests (copies record and mails it to requestor)
Responsible for processing subpoenas and or any legal agencies medical record requests
Keeps a record of all in-coming subpoenas
Pulls medical records for following day
Places all necessary forms needed by the provider in medical record
Reviews medical records after services have been rendered to assure all documents are complete, signed, dated, and file under the correct section of the medical record
Provides back-up for frontline staff when appropriate
Pulls medical records for Peer Review and Chart Audits
Maintains and up-dates medical records requests
Restricts access to medical records department to unauthorized personnel
Answers/returns phone calls related to medical records
At the end of each work day makes sure that all medical records are in the medical records room and lockedQUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:Graduate of approved high school or GED equivalent
One year work experience.Special Conditions of Employment:
1. All staff that is presently working within a clinic is required to have a Current and Valid CPR and First Aide certification on file with the Human Resources Department. This is for clinical and administrative staff. This new license requirement is mandatory for continued employment, CPR and First Aide certification must be obtained though the American Heart Association. Internet certificates do not comply and for this reason are not valid.

Expected salary: $17.5 – 18.74 per hour

Location: Escondido, CA

Job date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:47:38 GMT

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