Medical Records Clerk

Gentiva Hospice; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to join their compassionate team. This role involves maintaining medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing administrative support. You'll work closely with clinical staff to facilitate timely admissions and manage patient information effectively. With a focus on professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you're organized, adaptable, and passionate about supporting healthcare, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in office work or medical records department.
• Excellent organization and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medical records in compliance with standards.
• Assure appropriate release of information and admissions support.

Skills

Office Equipment Operation

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Documentation Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Medical Records Clerk to join our team.

You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible assuring that competed record meet all regulatory and compliance standards.

• Maintains medical records in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards
• Assures appropriate release of information from Hospice Care to other parties, to include obtains signed authorizations and copies of medical information requested
• Works with clinical staff to assure timely and appropriate admissions
• Develops and maintains a master patient index
• Provides agency administrative support to include answering phones, ordering supplies, date collection and entry

About You

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years’ of experience in office work of working in medical records department
• Must be able to effectively operate office equipment to include computer or tablet
• Excellent organization, record keepin, filing, typing skills; good oral and written communication skills; documentation management
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

Gentiva Hospice