Medical Records Clerk

JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Records Clerk will provide the continuity link between patient medical data and services provided to the patient.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules patient appointments.
• Assists the patient with appropriate selection of a primary care provider.
• Actively participates in team-based meetings/huddles.
• Assists with keeping track of the patients test results and referrals.
• Contacts other providers / facilities to obtain appropriate medical records.
• Registers all new patients in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR).
• Verifies existing demographical information for all current BSHC patients in the EMR.
• Starts a patient visit note in the EMR once the check-in process is complete.
• Prepares income evaluations for sliding scale patients when necessary.
• Responsible for patient check-out process through the EMR system including scheduling follow-up visit, if appropriate, and accepting payment for service.
• May perform cash handling operations and/or end of day reconciliations with funds and EMR-generated report.
• Follows established policies, procedures, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standard.
• Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
• Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Experience in routine office work and general computer knowledge.
• Ability to work in a friendly and courteous manner with staff and patient.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.