EMR Records Clerk - Day Shift (Customer-Focused)

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient health files in a confidential, service-oriented environment. You will handle record requests, prepare copies, organize and upload documents into the EMR, and assist visitors and callers professionally.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, basic medical terminology, and 1–3 years of medical office experience; an associate degree is preferred. Day shift with standard hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• Associate's Degree - preferred
• 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred
• Medical terminology (Low proficiency)
• Computer skills (Medium proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Requests medical records from Patients/Providers/Healthcare institutions
• Prepares copies of records when presented with properly completed medical release forms
• Organizes and evaluates records for completeness and accuracy
• Uploads all patient records into the EMR system
• Runs queries in EMR system to follow up on requested medical records
• Follows up on medical records that are not received within one week of request
• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner
• Answer phones in a courteous manner

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Customer service

Records management

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate's Degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient health files in a confidential, service-oriented environment. You will handle record requests, prepare copies, organize and upload documents into the EMR, and assist visitors and callers professionally.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, basic medical terminology, and 1–3 years of medical office experience; an associate degree is preferred. Day shift with standard hours.