Medical Records Clerk

Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, maintain patient charts ensuring timely completeness and organization. Ensure strict patient confidentiality and privacy.

• Performs medical records duties as appropriate.
• Must ensure that confidentiality of patient information is observed by following company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that a health record is maintained on each patient in a confidential and secure manner.
• Sends paper charts to storage. Maintains database of records stored offsite; sends and retrieves charts to and from storage in accordance with record retention guidelines.
• Reviews and processes request for subpoenas received from outside providers, agencies, schools, and attorneys in compliance with applicable state laws.
• This person will perform a wide range of duties, including chart retrieval and filing, processing release of information, scanning/filing medical documents to EHR chart, managing HIE documents in the holding tank, and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge of medical terminology, typing and filing. Experience with NextGen EHR preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical records, preferably in an office practice setting.
• Qualified candidates must have a working knowledge of HIPAA regulation, medical terminology, and be proficient in alpha and numerical filing.