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Medical Records Clerk

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Philadelphia

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma or GED, be available for evening hours, know Windows programs, and have prior experience with electronic medical records and in a medical setting.
  • You will maintain HIPAA compliance, handle record requests, manage correspondence, assist with audits, archive records, perform data entry, and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Available to work evening hours as scheduled or as needed.
  • Knowledge of Windows based program (Excel, Word)
  • Prior Electronic Medical Records experience
  • Prior experience in a medical facility or doctor’s office

Responsibilities

  • HIPAA Compliance: Maintains confidentiality of patient medical information and complies with HIPAA regulations as detailed in clinic and university guidelines.
  • Administrative duties: Provides clerical and other office services to the Medical Records Department in addition to retrieving messages and routing to the appropriate departments.
  • Service: Builds cooperative partnerships with compassion and respect by providing excellent customer service when interacting with patients, vendors, and fellow employees.
  • Record Requests: Processes authorized requests of medical records to outside agencies including patients, physician offices/medical facilities, disability determination, legal summons in accordance with established protocols.
  • Inbound Correspondence: Manages inbound documentation by ensuring appropriateness for electronic filing in the patient record. Assists with audits and quality assurance activities related to medical records.
  • Record Archiving: Monitors and maintains old and inactive patient medical records.
  • Performs data entry and purges old records, preparing charts for off-site storage in accordance with established protocols.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Medical Records Clerk at The Eye Institute?

The main responsibilities include maintaining patient medical records, ensuring HIPAA compliance, processing record requests, managing inbound correspondence, performing data entry, and archiving old records.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, availability to work evening hours, knowledge of Windows-based programs (Excel, Word), prior Electronic Medical Records experience, and prior experience in a medical facility or doctor’s office.

Is experience with medical terminology necessary for this role?

Familiarity with medical terminology is preferred, but not strictly required.

Are there opportunities for advancement within this position?

While the job description does not explicitly detail advancement opportunities, performance and skill development in this role could lead to potential growth within the medical records or administrative field.

What skills are preferred for a Medical Records Clerk?

Preferred skills include strong data entry abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, problem-solving skills, and basic computer skills for managing electronic health records.

Where is The Eye Institute located?

The Eye Institute is located on Oak Lane.

Are there specific hours I need to be available to work?

Employees must be available to work evening hours as scheduled or as needed.

What does non-exempt classification mean for this position?

Being classified as non-exempt means that the position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state labor laws.

Can I apply without prior experience in a medical facility?

While prior experience in a medical facility or doctor’s office is required, candidates without this background may still apply if they meet the other essential qualifications.

How should I submit my application?

You should upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Education
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1981
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Drexel is an academically comprehensive and globally engaged urban R1 research university, known for the nation’s premier co-operative education program.