Medical Records Clerk Perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing and maintaining a patient medical records.
Essential Functions:- Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient's medical record.
- Create medical record files.
- Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.
- Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.
- Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.
- May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.
- Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.
- Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record information.
- Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.
- Perform medical record audits.
- Other Functions:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
Not applicable
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