Medical Correspondent Clerk

Who We Are:

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is the only hospital providing emergency and ambulatory care to the densely populated, culturally and economically diverse, and medically underserved populations of the Rockaways and Five Towns in southern Queens County and southwestern Nassau County, New York. Celebrating over 110 years of community care, the 257-bed facility provides people of all faiths with comprehensive preventive, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services, regardless of ability to pay.

Come Grow With Us!

Shift: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Status: Full-Time (75 hours bi-weekly)

Location: St. John's Episcopal Hospital (HIM Department)

Job Summary:

The Medical Correspondent Clerk manages the processing of requests for the release of information contained in confidential medical records, following strictly defined rules regarding what information may be released. Coordinate staff assisting with the completion of daily requests for information in the correspondence unit. Organize and direct the workflow in the correspondence unit. Prepares monthly statistical reports as required by the Medical Records Director. Maintain a thorough knowledge of confidentiality laws pertaining to the release of medical information. Receives requests for information for medical records of patients. Processes requests for medical records according to established procedures. Follows specified procedures for abstracting or copying specified portions of the medical records. Follows established procedures in handling subpoenas, summons and legal requests for records.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and direct the workflow for the Correspondence Unit
• Coordinate staff assisting with the completion of daily requests for information
• Prepare monthly statistical reports
• Process requests for medical records

Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Two or three years experience in a medical records department
• Associates Degree preferred.