POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Records Clerk is responsible and accountable for the maintenance of health records. In this capacity, the employee organizes and maintains a system of health files and logs concerning patient diagnosis, treatment, admissions, discharges and daily patient census changes.
The employee is expected to exercise good judgment, maintain confidentiality and function independently.
- Maintains a system and updates facility health status requirements for inmate physical, laboratory, PPD, etc.
- Files loose documentation generated from inside and outside institutions such as laboratory reports, radiology results, completed consultation reports, progress notes, etc.
- Ensures confidentiality of all medical records information.
- Retrieves medical charts for all healthcare staff or clinics as requested
- Releases information at the direction of the Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
- Assists in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements. Maintain logs for appropriate medical unit onsite staff.
- Answers telephone, relay messages and transfer calls as appropriate.
- Understands and comply with all state, facility and company policies, procedures and protocols as related to the medical records department.
- Meets timelines as related to death records, released inmates’ health records and case management and departmental productivity guidelines.
- Upon receiving the necessary training and / or instruction, performs other related duties as required or assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
LICENSURE : N / A
CERTIFICATION : Current CPR Certification
EDUCATION : High School Diploma or GED equivalent
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Minimum of one (1) year medical records experience
EOE / M / F / D / V
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30+ days ago