About the Job:
PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Medical Records Clerk maintains medical records system from admission to discharge by performing clerical duties associated with creating, obtaining, completing, maintaining, and releasing client medical records.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Compiles, verifies, and files medical records of Facility.* Creates and maintains medical record of newly admitted clients.* Reviews medical records to ensure they are complete, assembles records into standard filing order, analysis, scans and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric system.* Locates, signs out, and delivers medical records requested by facility staff.* Faxes or mails copies of medical records documentation to after care providers and other agencies upon authorized request.* Signs out and delivers medical records to Transcription within 24-48 hours of discharge.* Retrieves, sorts, and processes incoming mail.* Operates computer to enter and retrieve data and type correspondence and reports.* Shreds obsolete medical information to ensure confidentiality.* Sorts, files and collates a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes, and discharge summaries into the client’s medical record.* Researches lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.* Answers requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.* Assists designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.* Maintains accurate logs, card files, statistics, and information release forms for providing medical record information.* Communicates with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.* Participates in the selection of new equipment and the ordering of supplies for the department.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* High school diploma or equivalent required.* Clerical experience required, preferably in the healthcare field.* Experience working in medical record office preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Not applicable.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor. Why St. Joseph Institute for Addiction? St. Joseph Institute for Addiction offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. St. Joseph Institute for Addiction is an EOE.
