Medical Records

El Centro Family Health; Espanola (NM); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement

7 Paid Federal Holidays

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

100% Employer-Paid Basic Life

Résumé du poste

El Centro Family Health is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to support operations across multiple clinics. The role involves scanning, pulling, and auditing patient charts, managing the fax server, and verifying insurance coverage.

You will print encounters for next-day appointments and ensure confidentiality in all handling of patient information. You will also assist with front-office duties, schedule management, and communications with providers, patients, and payers, enabling efficient clinic

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience total, with at least one year in a related field.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Responsabilités

• Scan, pull, and audit patient charts.
• Manage incoming fax server and verify insurance coverage.
• Call patients 2 days before appointments to remind them.
• Collect co-pays and copy insurance cards.
• Schedule and update patient information and appointments.
• Coordinate billing and records by printing encounters and logging activities.
• Maintain chart accuracy and file lab/ER reports.

Connaissances

ECW EHR

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

AA Degree or equivalent

Outils

ECW EHR

Description du poste

Position Title

Medical Records

Department

Operations

Classification

Hourly

Reports To

Regional Administrator

Position Overview

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for scanning, pulling, and auditing patient charts, referral tracking, managing the incoming fax server; verifying insurance coverage and printing encounters for next day scheduled appointments. Participates in the creation and management of patient records and files using E CW as the Electronic Health Record System. The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for projecting a positive first impression of the organization by communicating effectively with co-workers and the public, and greeting patients and other visitors, determining their needs, and directing them accordingly to the appropriate party with complete confidentiality.

What You Will Do

• Perform duties per AAAHC, Meaningful Use guidelines, and certified EHR systems.
• Cross-train, work front office at designated sites, and travel to outlying clinics as needed.
• Call patients 2 days in advance to remind them of upcoming appointments.
• Collect co-pays, copy insurance cards, and remind patients of outstanding balances.
• Work front office as needed and travel to outlying clinics.
• Ensure patient record accuracy and availability by pulling and alphabetizing charts prior to visits.
• Assist medical personnel in locating missing medical records.
• Provide phone and clerical support, including messaging and typing for providers.
• Manage scheduling, enter/update patient info, and schedule/confirm appointments.
• Coordinate billing and records by printing encounters, collecting payments, and running reports.
• Maintain record accuracy by filing lab, ER, and other reports in patient charts.
• Process formal medical record requests from third parties with proper authorization and logs.
• Report to work on time and prepared for duties.
• Follow up on missing medical records from ER, labs, and providers, and classify/label charts.
• Create medical charts for new patients.
• File transcribed reports into medical charts as a member of the Operations Team.
• Support clinic operations by assisting the telephone triage nurse, faxing, and handling Clinic Manager requests.
• Pursue continuing education to update professional skills.
• Deliver respectful, confidential, and high-quality customer service.
• Perform other duties per job description and ethics policy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years' experience, with at least one (1) year in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: AA Degree or equivalent academic study.
• Experience: Minimum of one year experience in medical records working in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Bilingual, Spanish/English.
• Experience with medical terminology and health insurance claims, Medicaid, and Medicare.

Physical Requirements

• Balancing, bending, lifting, carrying, climbing and pulling up to 20 lbs.
• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time of longer than four hours or more.
• Working flexible schedule (i.e., flexible, evenings, weekends or as needed).
• Hands & fingers (feeling & dexterity)
• Hearing
• Vision
• Stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling
• Talking
• Walking

Exposures

• Odors, fumes, toxicants, explosive materials and chemicals
• Muscular and muscular strain
• Airborne Pathogens
• Blood borne Pathogens-Category I
• Chemicals
• Vision and hearing strain
• Noise
• Electrical current; machine vibration; moving parts.
• Temperature

What We Offer

• In-house training and CEUs and Education Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs.
• 7 Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Voluntary Supplemental Benefits.
• Education Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Who We Are

As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, El Centro Family Health is dedicated to providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality healthcare to the people of Northern New Mexico. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering primary care and health education through a network of clinics and collaborative programs. At El Centro, we are committed to offering vital health services in a compassionate, supportive, and patient-centered environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

El Centro Family Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.