Medical Records Clerk / Front Desk for Home Health Agency

Able to communicate in English & Spanish

Job Summary:

• Preparing patient charts and gathering information and documents from patients
• Ensuring that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete
• Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically
• Filing the paperwork and reports of inpatients quickly and accurately
• Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards
• Transferring data into the facility’s main system database
• Processing the records for admitting and discharging patients
• Preparing invoices
• Ordering Medical Supplies
• Strong data entry skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced organization skills
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Basic computer skills to scan, organize and access electronic health records
• Good time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

Requirements:

At least 2 year of experience in home health.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to handle stress work in fast paced environment with high level of accuracy.

Strong computer skills, including database management and Microsoft office with proficiency in Excel

Language Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English & Spanish, both verbally and in writing.

Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

Understands regulations governing home healthcare.

Professional Requirements:

Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean

Maintains regulatory requirements

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time

Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled

Attends at least 2 staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.

Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner

Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices

Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the organization

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person