(Archived) Medical Records Clerk

Our Medical Records Clerk is a qualified clerical person, responsible and accountable for the maintenance of health records. In this capacity, the employee organizes and maintains an approved system of records.

Job Responsibilities:

Ensures confidentiality of all medical records information and completes forms for release of information. Refers to Medical Records Supervisor / H.S.A. any requests of questionable nature.Ensures all medical records filing is up to date.Performs Clerical/Technical duties: Pull and file medical records daily as needed. Prepare and type reports/correspondence as requested by supervisors. Answer telephone, relay messages, and transfer calls as appropriate. File loose documentation generated from inside and outside the institution such as laboratory reports, radiology results, completed consultant reports, medication administration records, etc. Schedule inmates for medical appointments as requested.Assist Medical Records Supervisor in preparing periodic statistical reports and other management information system requirements.Promotes Quality Improvement standards by actively participating in the quality of care screen audits.Abides by the security regulations of the assigned facility.Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.Perform other duties as assigned.

CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Education:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:

• Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one (1) year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

Licenses/Certifications:

• None required