Medical Records Assistant

Medical Records AssistantChildren’s Clinics is seeking a Full-Time (English / Spanish) Medical Records Assistant.As a member of the team, the Medical Records Assistant is responsible for maintaining confidentiality of records and ensuring they are complete, accurate, and adhere to Joint Commission, state, and federal standards.

This position is responsible for : Collect, coordinate, maintain and release patient medical records as per facility established policies and proceduresEnsures the completeness and availability of all patient medical records as neededMaintains medical records functions to include pulling, copying, and filing, assembling, and retrieving patient recordsEnsures releases of information are HIPAA compliant.

Processes confidential releases of information and records the entries in a confidential mannerPerforms clerical work including sorting, assembling, and scanning documents utilizing an EMR / EHR systemMaintains strict confidentiality of patient information while delivering exceptional customer serviceCommunicates with staff and providersPerforms other duties as required and assignedAge of Patients attended to by employee in this position : Neonatal (newborn)Pediatric (birth-13)Young Adult (14-21)Adult (21-65)In addition to competitive salary, we offer you and your family a comprehensive benefits package including : Medical, Dental, Vision401(k) with company matchGroup Term Life in addition to voluntary life insuranceCorporate Care (sick child / adult / pet)Pet Care programTuition reimbursementPaid Holidays and Paid Time OffSupplemental insuranceFlexible Work Strategies (depending on position)And more QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Education : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) requiredExperience : One year related experience and / or training requiredLicenses and Certificates : RHIT or RHIA certification preferredBilingual English / Spanish is requiredPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge, Skills and Abilities : Skill and familiarity with Practice Management SystemsSkill and knowledge of maintaining an EHR system;

NextGen knowledge preferredAbility to maintain confidentiality of patient data according to HIPAA regulationsAbility to assist clinical operations with all medical records processesFingerprint Clearance : Employees are required to maintain a current Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Proof of a current fingerprint clearance card must be received within 90 days of employment.Physical Demands and Work Environment : The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit;

use hands to finger, handle or feel and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may potentially be exposed to infectious organisms during routine and emergency situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Bloodborne Pathogen Category : Category 3Category 1 : Performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.

Use of appropriate protective measures should be required.Category 2 : Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but employment may require performing unplanned Category 1 tasks.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.

Appropriate protective measure should be readily available.Category 3 : Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue and Category 1 tasks are not a condition of employment.

The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues.Children’s Clinics reserves the right to make changes to this document at any time in accordance with business needs.

This document is not intended to list all duties of the job. It is descriptive only of the chief duties and responsibilities. Employment is at-will.