Medical Records Clerk

Good Shepherd Hospice; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice in Olathe is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage correspondence, operate the computer system, coordinate telephone communications, and maintain records for the office.

The role emphasizes confidentiality of patient/family status and personnel information, along with supporting the administrative staff in daily tasks and reports.

Qualifications

• 1 year of office experience or business education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Email and Internet.
• Experience operating business machines.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist functions in the absence of receptionist and back to receptionist.
• Operates the computer system.
• Handles typing, copying, filing, and mailing to support administrative staff.
• Assists in preparing reports and special projects.
• Coordinates and compiles paperwork for IDT.
• Maintains current records and logs (equipment, on call, supplies, physician orders). Processes treatment plans and interim physician orders as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/family status and all personnel information.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Office experience

Education

Business education or related coursework

Tools

MS Office suite

Email

Internet

Business machines

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for our Medical Records Clerk position at our Olathe office. The Medical Records Clerk assumes responsibility for supporting the staff by managing correspondence, operating the computer system, coordinating the telephone communications, and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Performs receptionist functions in the absence of receptionist and also back to receptionist.
• Operates the computer system.
• Handles typing, copying, filing, and mailing necessary to support the administrative staff as requested.
• Assists in preparing reports and special projects as requested.
• Coordinates and compiles paperwork and materials required for IDT.
• Maintains current records and logs as required (i.e.: equipment, on call, supplies, physician orders). Process treatment plans, interim physician orders, recertification of prognosis as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/family status, as well as all personnel information.

Qualifications

• Previous office experience (1 year) and/or business education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Email, Internet
• Experience in operating business machines.