Medical Records Clerk

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Full-time Regular Tattnall, Reidsville, GA, US

Optim Medical Center
- Tattnall is seeking a full time Medical Records Clerk for our Reidsville, GA location.

Primary Duties: MEDICAL RECORD CLERK/REQUEST OF INFORMATION LIASON

Job Description:

Abstracts information from the patient record. Ensures accuracy and integrity of medical record abstract data prior to release of information.

• Responsible for maintaining security and confidentiality regulations for record access and release. Consults director or supervisor of any unusual request.
• Responsible for all patient information being kept in strict confidence.
• Receives calls to the department and handles appropriately. Demonstrated good verbal and telephone communication.
• Responsible for request of information release via the US Mail, Walk-in’s, Fax or Phone request.
• Prepare request for Sharecare Contractor. Verify validity of request attach patient listing coordinate with Sharecare and manage Spreadsheets for Data list.
• Is familiar with Medical and Surgical related forms.
• Scans documents for chart completion.
• Must be able to keep up with the workload.
• ROI should be completed and expedited in a timely manner.
• Retrieve, prepare charts and assist the outside contract group for health data.
• Responsible for answering phones and handling request of information in a confidential professional and expedient manner.
• Transport and Retrieve charts from storage buildings including participating in building work days. Ability to lift and stack boxes weighing >30 lbs.
• Maintain and log all shred boxes appropriately.
• Follows hospital requirements, policy & standards on confidentiality and release of protected health information.
• ACCEPT ANY ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS.
• Punctual and maintains good attendance record by Employee Handbook guidelines.
• Annual Review of the following manuals: HIPAA, HIM Policy & Procedure and Fire Safety.
• Annual Competency Check/Knowledge of One Content, Paragon, Athena and ROI.