Clerk I

Summary: A Medical Records Clerk I processes and assembles medical record reports into a standardized sequence.
The medical record serves as a communication link among care-givers, provides supporting documentation for reimbursement and is a legal document.
Since the medical record is the final repository for all documentation of patient care, which is necessary for continuity of care, the Clerk I must ensure the accuracy, adequacy, and completeness of information by analysis, identification of deficiencies, subsequent assignment to appropriate hospital personnel/medical staff for completion and/or correction and verification that the medical record is complete and ready for filing.
The Clerk I maintains and is responsible for the physician’s medical record completion area, the file area, the Meditech chart location system and individual workstations.
Responsibilities: QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required.
One to two years of college preferred.
Previous clerical experience in a medical office in a hospital/physician/health care setting which relates to medical record processes preferred.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule as necessary to complete job functions.
General knowledge of medical, hospital or other health-related office operations.
Working knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
Operating knowledge of basic business office machines, including computers.
Ability to sequence information alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to type 40 w.
p.
m.
Must have the ability to work independently and organize several projects.
Customer friendly, possesses a pleasing voice, pleasant personality, and acts in a professional manner.
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people and have good telephone skills.
Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds.
Crouching and prolonged sitting required.
Must be able to move about intermittently throughout the day.
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