Hospice Medical Records & Chart Specialist

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Union membership

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient EHRs, analyze records for completeness, and notify providers to address deficiencies. The role includes creating chart folders for new patients and retrieving old charts, while upholding patient confidentiality and department policies.

Candidates should have a HS diploma (GED acceptable) and prior medical office experience with familiarity in Windows and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, chart analysis, medical record tracking, abstracting.
• Verbal communication and telephone skills.
• Ability to handle detailed confidential information.
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex medical documentation.
• Develop good relationships with physicians and health-care staff.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records system applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electronic health record by analyzing medical records for completeness.
• Determine deficiencies and notify providers to complete records.
• Ensure accurate filing and chart order; maintain and retrieve medical records and reports.
• Create and route chart folders for new patients; collect discharges and old charts.
• Collaborate with Physicians on incomplete charts as needed.
• Adhere to patient confidentiality and department policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

Chart analysis

Medical record tracking

Confidential data handling

Windows/Microsoft Office

Communication skills

EHR systems

Education

HS Diploma / GED

Job description

Sutter Health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to maintain patient EHRs, analyze records for completeness, and notify providers to address deficiencies. The role includes creating chart folders for new patients and retrieving old charts, while upholding patient confidentiality and department policies.

Candidates should have a HS diploma (GED acceptable) and prior medical office experience with familiarity in Windows and Microsoft Office.