Medical Records Office Assistant - Full-Time

Cass County Memorial Hospital

Atlantic, IA

Expired: May 26, 2022 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Position Summary
- The Medical Records Office Assistant I ensures patient medical records are entered into the EMR proficiently and accurately. This position also is responsible for the release of health information and general duties associated with Medical Records to include responding to requests for release of information and processing according to department turn-around time.
Position Qualifications
- EDUCATION:
  - Required:
    - High School Diploma or GED
  - Preferred:
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  - Required:
  - Preferred:
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
  - Required:
    - General computer skills
    - Ability to organize and achieve quality performance
    - Proficient communication and interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with patients, coworkers, physicians, families, etc
    - Knowledge of the electronic medical record
    - Ability to understand and apply relevant legal concepts (e.g., confidentiality).
  - Preferred:
    - Previous medical records experience
Job Responsibilities/Duties

The following Job Responsibilities / Duties are intended to describe the general nature of the responsibilities and duties associated with this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of the incumbent(s) in this position. The responsibilities and duties of this position are subject to change at any time.
- Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of the electronic medical record system.
- Assist physicians and clinical staff with releasing records for referrals or continued patient care.
- Assist patients with release of information forms for PHI and accurately release records per request.
- Accurately prepare and release records for workman's compensation, subpoenas, physician clinics, and audits.
- Manage and respond to phone calls assisting patients, physicians, nurses, and employees in a timely and professional manner.
- Electronically file incoming faxes into the correct patient charts and category.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the HIPAA regulations that apply to the Hospital, protecting the security of the medical record to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.