Medical Records Clerk organizes, files, and retrieves patient medical records. Performs data entry, file maintenance, and other clerical processes. Being a Medical Records Clerk follows established policies and procedures to ensure effective and compliant record management. Fulfills information requests for retrieval and printing of medical records from storage or archives. Additionally, Medical Records Clerk ensures the privacy and security of all patient records. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Medical Records Clerk works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Records Clerk typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary: To assist with scanning, prepping and sorting during downtime to prevent backlog.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs high volume scanning of patient records
Prints and faxes patient reports to referring doctors as needed
Files new medical records
Pulls charts, records, and other medical information when needed
Processes expired patient records
Processes patient record requests
Job Requirements:
Minimum 1 year of healthcare and medical records preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology
Detail-oriented and able to maintain data accuracy
Proficient in MS Office
High school diploma or equivalent