Medical Records Clerk

Ctshealth; Gastonia (NC); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. in Gastonia, NC is urgently hiring a Medical Records Clerk to support its Foster Care program.

You will maintain accurate, compliant records in paper files and the electronic health record, assist with chart audits, and provide front desk reception as needed. Responsibilities include creating new client charts, reviewing intake documents, collecting demographics, filing, audits, quarterly reports, and ensuring documents meet NC Foster Care, IAFT, and MCO

Formación

• Completion of at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical office setting.
• Experience with Medical Terminology.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to read, write, and follow directions.
• No substantiated findings of abuse or neglect on NC Health Care Registry, and no criminal convictions.

Responsabilidades

• Create new client charts and review intake documents for completeness.
• Collect demographic information from staff, consumers, and families.
• Maintain active charts and the client tracker, including timely filing.
• Upload records to the EHR and keep paper and electronic files current.
• Process admission and discharge paperwork and file discharged charts.
• Issue requested records and notify staff when available.
• Complete weekly chart audits and verify notes against policy and state/MCO requirements.
• Conduct on-site audits of consumer/employee charts and prepare Plans of Correction.
• Prepare quarterly audit reports and present findings to the Executive Team.
• Attend weekly compliance meetings and Utilization Management meetings.

Conocimientos

Verbal Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Analyzing Information

Professionalism

Administrative Writing Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Managing Processes

Supply Management

Inventory Control

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job OverviewCTS Inc. is urgently hiring a Medical Records Clerk to support its NC Foster Care and its programs. You will maintain accurate, compliant consumer records in paper charts and the electronic health record (EHR), support internal chart audits, and provide front desk reception for the office as needed.Responsibilities and DutiesMedical recordsCreate new client charts and review intake documents for completeness.Collect demographic information from program staff, care coordinators, consumers, and families.Maintain active charts and the client tracker, including timely filing and volume expansions.Upload records to the EHR and keep paper and electronic files current.Process admission and discharge paperwork and file discharged charts.Issue requested records and let staff know when they’re available.Audits and complianceComplete weekly chart audits and verify notes against agency policy and state and MCO requirements.Conduct on-site audits of consumer and employee charts and office inspections, and help prepare Plans of Correction and follow-up.Maintain audit checklists and tools, and recommend process improvements.Prepare quarterly audit reports and present findings to the Executive Team.Stay current on NC Foster Care, IAFT, and MCO regulation changes.Team coordinationNotify care coordinators of upcoming due dates and outdated documents.Attend weekly compliance meetings and Utilization Management meetings to make sure client files are complete.ReceptionProvide front desk coverage and support office administrative procedures.At-Will EmploymentYou are free to terminate your employment with Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. at any time, with or without a reason, and Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. has the right to terminate your employment or the employment of others at any time, with or without a reason. Although Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. may choose to terminate employment for cause, cause is not required. This is called “at- will” employment.Non-DiscriminationCarolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition or physical handicap or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Carolina Therapeutic Services, Inc. strives to be culturally competent, responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the cultural differences and similarities and the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each person.Education/Qualifications/ExperienceCompletion of at least a high school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 1 year experience working in a medical office settingExperience with Medical TerminologyMust be at least 18 years of age, be able to read, write, understand, and follow directions, have no substantiated findings of abuse or neglect listed on NC Health Care Registry, and no criminal convictions.Reporting skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Office Skills, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, Verbal Communication.Training RequirementsMust complete CTS Health initial Orientation training.HIPPA, Consumers Rights, Confidentiality, CPI, First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, Workplace Violence, Case Management, Cultural Competency, Customer Service/ProfessionalismService Definition Trainings:All related service definitions required.