MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

AccessHealth; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

AccessHealth seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to facilitate daily operations in the Medical Records Department and ensure accurate management of paper and electronic records. The role emphasizes PHI maintenance, timely release and retrieval, and strict HIPAA compliance in all practices.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, familiarity with office equipment, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with office equipment, keyboarding and photocopiers.
• Preferred: one year of clerical experience or Medical Records Technician.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily operational activities of the Medical Records Department.
• Maintain paper and electronic patient records utilizing systematic filing.
• Ensure PHI is released and retrieved in compliance with HIPAA and agency policy.
• Protect privacy and security of health care data, both paper and electronic.
• Obtain proper signatures as necessary.
• Travel as needed to meet operational needs.
• Comply with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Office equipment

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richmond - Richmond, TX, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day

Job Summary

Facilitate daily operational activities of the Medical Records Department. Maintain paper and electronic patient records utilizing systematic filing. Responsible for maintenance, release and, retrieval of all Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA and agency policy.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures privacy and security measures are taken to protect health care data, both paper and electronic.
• Responsible for release and retrieval of all client files.
• Maintains all paper and electronic patient records and chart dictation in the appropriate medical records utilizing systematic filing methods.
• Responsible for purging and destruction of PHI according to state law and agency policy.
• Obtains proper signatures as necessary.
• Accepts job related training and development in new task and technologies.
• Develops a positive working relationship with agency staff.
• Travels when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications: Education/License/Certification Qualifications

REQUIRED:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills and Experience

REQUIRED:

1. Familiarity with office equipment: computer keyboarding, and photocopiers.
2. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
3. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic levels.

• High ethical standards.
• Well-organized and self-directed.
• Team player.

PREFERRED

One year of work experience, clerical and file management preferred, or Medical Records Technician.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Demands

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In order to accomplish responsibilities at all the various clinics, local travel and driving to various clinics will be necessary. Travel time will be approximately 10% of assigned working hours.

Hours

Employees will be assigned to a regular work schedule, which may include hours before 8:00 am, after 5:00 pm, and Saturdays as determined by department needs and requirements.