Records Clerk, Sr. jobs in Bridgeport, CT

AMSURG, the Envision Healthcare solution for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and EHG our Medical Practice division, collaborates with physicians and health systems across the country to provide and promote quality patient care. We are the nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operations management of ASCs and Medical Practices that deliver high quality, high value, same-day surgical services with a superior patient experience. Launched in 1992 as an ASC industry pioneer, AMSURG is currently partnered with nearly 2,000 specialty physicians providing outpatient surgical services in more than 250 facilities in 34 states.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Underneath the supervision of the RBO Supervisor and Director, responsible for maintaining medical records current with any documentation received, respond to requests for medical records and perform clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience, preferably in an Healthcare Environment
• Experience in Healthcare
• Ability to speak and understand the English language
• Strong ethical and moral character references
• Basic computer skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles, verifies, and files medical records by performing the following duties
• Scans and files patient charts per policy
• Responds to requests for information from files according to established policies and procedures
• Operates computer to retrieve data and file signed correspondence and reports
• Comply with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information; maintain appropriate documentation of access to medical records
• Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating irregularities, and continuing needs
• Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
• Provides copies of patient records when requested while maintaining all regulatory standards for privacy and security
• Completes all scanning as needed
• Demonstrates courtesy and helpfulness towards staff
• Attends all required education
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Cognitive Skills

• Exhibit mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgment
• Ability to multi-task effectively, efficiently, accurately, and with attention to details
• Ability to recognize/define problems, collect data/facts, draw valid conclusions, and correct errors
• Ability to interpret instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables

Communication

• Ability to effectively communicate patient care needs and significant information to healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care
• Ability to respond to questions and professionally interact verbally and/or written with managers, co-workers, patients, and the general public

Teamwork

• Work well with others – be a team member
• Participate in staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education as required

Must pass a background check and drug screen.

We do not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other prohibited category set forth in federal or state regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer.