Medical Records Clerk

Wellness Pointe; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Pointe in Texas seeks a Medical Records Clerk to retrieve, deliver, and maintain high volumes of patient records using EMR systems. You will file, scan, and verify records, and ensure PHI is managed per state and federal regulations. Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential in this role.

You will respond to internal requests, maintain documentation, and support ongoing compliance with health information management standards within a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalency with two or more years of clerical experience in a health care environment.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and driving record with auto liability insurance as required by state statute.
• EMR experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintains departmental records using multiple filing systems to retrieve, locate, file and scan information.
• Responds to internal requests for patient records by retrieving, copying and delivering medical files.
• Scans medical records into the hospital EMR and verifies interface with EMR.
• Constructs charts and uses the system to compile, monitor and file PHI documentation.
• Releases protected health information to internal/external requestors per regulations.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Effective communication

Independent work under pressure

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Company Description

At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.

Job Description

In this role, the Medical Records Clerk retrieves, delivers, and maintains a high volume of patient records including filing and scanning using complex multimedia systems.

• Maintains departmental records using multiple, complex filing systems to retrieve files, locate missing records, file and/or scan new and updated information, identify duplicate records, and purge old records.
• Responds to internal request for patient records by retrieving, copying and delivering medical files and micro-films records.
• Scans medical records into the hospital electronic medical record. Verify all scanned documents successfully interface into EMR.
• Performs chart construction and uses the department\'s computer system to compile, monitor and file documents pertaining to protected health information.
• Releases protected health information to internal/external requestors according to State, Federal and other regulatory agencies.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalency plus two or more years of clerical experience preferably in a health care environment.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver\'s License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute.
• EMR experience preferred
• The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.
• Superior organizational and problem solving skills
• Must be able to keep up-to-date and factual documentation.

Additional information

Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity, 'Veteran Friendly' Employer.