Medical Records Clerk

Description

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities. 

We are hiring for the following:

Position:    Medical Records Clerk

Schedule: Days

Location: Arlington Detention Center

Pay Rate: $20/hr

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain new medical records and existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents
• Gather patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interact with institutional records office and sending facilities
• Initiate health records for inmates by creating and processing the patient care record folder
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical record information; maintain health records in accordance to established policies and procedures
• Monitor and maintain accountability for all health records on file
• Maintain record availability by processing charts into the department and adhere to chart mark-off procedures; facilitate chart location activities
• Pull and prepare health records for Practitioner to include: Medical, Dental and Mental Health, Sick Call, Chronic Care, and Transfers
• Maintain quality results by following MEDIKO, state and federal, facility, HIPAA, ACA and NCCHC standards
• Maintain continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintain all active health records in alphabetical order       
• Understand and use applicable computer system to update and retrieve inmate patient data
• Forward all diagnostic test results to the appropriate Practitioner for review and countersignature
• Comply with the rules, directives, policies, procedures and protocols of MEDIKO and the facility
• Order and maintain appropriate levels of health services forms and clerical supplies
• Review records for completeness
• Flag records, x-rays, MAR’s and lab test results in medical records, as indicated or requested by medical staff
• Meet with the HSA on a regular basis to review medical records
• Follow process for Release of Information (ROI) from outside providers, law enforcement or correctional staff, attorneys, doctors, hospitals and other health facilities
• Copy all medical records for previous inmate patients as designated by court/attorney order or as indicated on a properly executed medical release form
• Serve and protect the facility by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures
• Prepare copies of medical records for transfers
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities
• Participate in cost containment goals, standards, and activities
• Maintain working knowledge of facility safety regulations and procedures at all times
• Communicate clearly, effectively and constructively with all MEDIKO staff and all correctional facility contacts (including detention staff)
• Scan in medical information into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), as applicable
• Assist other team members with their work and work overtime as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
• High School graduate with at least one (1) year of similar training and/or experience
• Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Health Information preferred
• Minimum of one (1) year of Records Management experience
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Experience in medical data entry, and accurately type at least 50 WPM
• Familiar with the problem-oriented Medical Record System (SOAPE) essential

Benefits

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com  to learn more about opportunities with us!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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