MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** - - Receive and process patient records following discharge. - In an expedient, efficient manner, goes to the various units, picks up the prior day’s discharges, and deposits the records into respective HIM processing areas. - Ensures all prior day discharges have been received and retrieves any missing paperwork. - Accurately analyzes the incomplete record to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules & Regulations following discharge. - Consistently meets performance expectations record analysis. - Adding/resolving deficiencies within the computer system accurately. - Retrieving records that are in retention storage. - Maintenance of the Master Patient Index. - Meets established deadlines. - Preps and scan paper patient information into electronic health record in a timely, efficient, accurate manner in order to facilitate timely coding. - Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Control Activities by data gathering, validation of data, and/or preparing accurate reports in a timely fashion, meeting deadlines. - Consistently demonstrates behavior that reflects working as a team is more important than self-interest. - Displays initiative to see processes through to completion and offers assistance without being asked. - Responds to requests for patient information in a timely manner. - Demonstrates courteous and positive behaviors (i.e. smile, pleasant tone, good eye contact). - Assist with other clerical duties within the department as assigned by Director. - Assist physicians with incomplete record process. - Releases patient information following all rules and regulations. - Documents ROI into electronic record that do not pertain treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. - Scan all confirmations of continuity of care requests into patients medical record. **ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES**: - - Performs other duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITIES:** - - Basic computer knowledge - Able to handle interruptions **AGE-RELATED COMPETENCIES:** Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position. **Information Management:** Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. **Risk Management/Quality Management/Safety:** Cooperates fully in all Risk Management, Quality Management, and Safety Activities and Investigations. **MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:** - **Education –** High school diploma or equivalent. - **Work Experience –** Basic office skills, excellent customer service skills; prior medical record experience preferred. - **Training –** Willingness to learn. - **License/Certification -** None **ENVIROMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Work environment consists of daily patient contact, which may include exposure to blood, or other body fluids.