Medical Records Clerk

Harboroaks; Galax (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in Virginia is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to perform clerical duties related to obtaining, completing and maintaining patient medical records. The role offers a negotiable hourly rate between $14 and $17.87 depending on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities include sorting, filing, ensuring accuracy, and responding to requests from outside agencies. A high school diploma is required, and experience in quantitative medical record reviews is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information into the patient’s medical record.
• Create medical record files.
• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.
• Research lost or missing records/information following established procedures.
• Respond to requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsors.
• Maintain accurate logs and release forms for providing medical record information.
• Perform medical record audits.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing and maintaining a patient medical records.

Hourly rate is negotiable depending on years of experience, education, and other factors. The general hourly pay range for this role is $14-$17.87.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient’s medical record.
• Create medical record files.
• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.
• Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.
• Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.
• May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.
• Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.
• Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record information.
• Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.
• Perform medical record audits.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not applicable

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