Medical Office Front Desk & Records Specialist

North Florida Surgeons, P.A.; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Eye Specialists in the greater Jacksonville area seeks a diligent Medical Records Clerk to handle clerical and filing duties, organize patient charts, and maintain confidential records.

You will use the Practice Management System, file records daily, retrieve records for staff review, post lab results, and assist with general office tasks such as answering phones and welcoming patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; medical terminology course preferred.
• One year of general clerical and computer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures.
• Ability to type and prepare simple correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Files records daily in appropriate sections of patient charts and keeps charts in proper order.
• Maintains chronological order in placing reports in patient records.
• Retrieves and distributes patient medical records for medical staff review.
• Posts test reports and other correspondence to medical records and documents lab results when appropriate.
• Copies records when requested with proper approval.
• Copies patient information and forwards to requesting party after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records.
• Sorts and stores all patient files.
• Maintains files and records in a confidential manner. Types correspondence as requested.
• Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Retrieves medical records or other data from off-site storage facility.
• Answer phones and welcome patients into practice.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office procedures

Typing/compose

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Practice Management System

Job description

Florida Eye Specialists in the greater Jacksonville area seeks a diligent Medical Records Clerk to handle clerical and filing duties, organize patient charts, and maintain confidential records.

You will use the Practice Management System, file records daily, retrieve records for staff review, post lab results, and assist with general office tasks such as answering phones and welcoming patients.