Medical Records Clerk-PRN

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

Supports Medical Records Department through a variety of clerical, technical and related support services.

• Follow-up on Hospital patient accounts by utilizing Acts, Midas and Escan System.
• Prepare physician billing accounts for refunds through the Misys Tiger System.
• Prepare and write-up cash for posting.
• Enter adjustments through UHS bad debt system for approval.
• Create and maintain patient account spreadsheets in Excel.
• Prepares accounts for month end through Spool Explorer for bad debt accounts.
• Follows Self Pay Collections procedures by use of phone calls, data mailers and notification to support staff in a timely manner.
• Transfer accounts deemed uncollectible to outside collection agencies.
• Prepares hospital deposits through the Teller Scan system.
• Identifies and processes approve adjustments.
• Identify and resolve problems within the department.
• Prepares physician billing packets for FedEx delivery and pick-up.
• Coordinates collection procedures with Business Office staff and supervisor.
• Forwards all necessary information to appropriate Business Office staff.
• Prepare charts for patient discharge process:
• Maintains up-to-date filing on various components of the record.
• Review, evaluate and process release of information requests as directed.
• Provides good customer service and represents facility in a positive manner
• Practices Service Excellence.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED ON JOB:

 Telephone                               Voice writer dictation              Computer/printer

Microfiche reader                    Calculator                                Shelving                                 

Copy Machine                         File cabinets                            Standard & Microcassette recorders

Facsmilie Machine                  Shredder                                 Various software                    

Standard & Microcassette transcription

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB:

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.  Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly.  Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound.  Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers.

Individual must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and 10 pounds of force frequently to be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities.  While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.

QUALIFICATIONS AT ENTRY:

High School Degree or equivalent. Typing, clerical experience, filing, work organization, prioritization, time management skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills, office procedure skills, communication skills, office equipment experience, and experience in psychiatric facility helpful.

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