Medical Records Clerk

Overview

Medical Records Clerk (Healthcare)

Uses an electronic medical record to create, maintain, release and retrieve patient medical records. Obtain outside records, including converting records and images into internal systems for accessibility. Update current records based on information requested for upcoming appointments. Completes patient disability forms, including FMLA, OTJ, work release/status, and individual insurance forms. Assign information received from outside facilities into correct patient charts. Provide patient records to outside parties and ensuring that all security measures are met to meet HIPAA guidelines.

Reviews medical records for completeness, ensuring items are correctly filed into the electronic chart. Electronically file appropriate correspondence, reports, etc. in patient charts. Distribution of mail, open, sort and deliver. Other duties as assigned.

• Uses an electronic medical record to create, maintain, release and retrieve patient medical records.
• Obtain outside records, including converting records and images into internal systems for accessibility.
• Update current records based on information requested for upcoming appointments.
• Completes patient disability forms, including FMLA, OTJ, work release/status, and individual insurance forms.
• Assign information received from outside facilities into correct patient charts.
• Provide patient records to outside parties and ensure that all security measures meet HIPAA guidelines.
• Review medical records for completeness, ensuring items are correctly filed into the electronic chart.
• Electronically file appropriate correspondence, reports, etc. in patient charts.
• Distribute mail, open, sort and deliver.
• Other duties as assigned.