Medical Records Clerk

Panacea Health Corp; South Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay Option

Benefits Package

401k

PTO: holidays, vacation and sick time

Job summary

Abington Manor is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with federal and state guidelines and facility privacy policies. The role includes organizing charts, data entry, and ensuring timely, accurate records handling.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of medical terminology, and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology.
• A working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding, indexing, etc.
• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Be knowledgeable in computers, data retrieval, input and output functions, etc.
• Must be able type.
• Must be able understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the Facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
• Files information such as nurses’ notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., into resident charts
• Tracks and monitors release of discharge resident records and thinned records to interdepartmental personnel and physicians.
• Ensure Death Certificates are included in closed charts and notify nursing if missing.
• Abstract information from records as authorized and required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc. in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
• Answer telephone inquiries concerning medical records functions. Prepare written correspondence, as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Director of Nursing.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
• Assist with the scheduling of transportation for resident appointments.
• Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements

Skills

Medical terminology

Typing

English language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computers

Job description

• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

Medical Records Clerk - Full Time

Benefits of the Medical Records Clerk

• Competitive Pay!
• Employee Referral Program
• Daily Pay Option! Your pay, when you need it! Get paid daily!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package and 401k
• PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support
• Employee recognition through various awards and programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• A team centered culture that supports our values of S.H.A.R.E. (Service, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence)
• An employer who cares about YOU

Location: 100 Edella Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Abington Manor is a 119 bed Skilled Nursing Facility, offering a dynamic work environment that cares about our staff's life goals. Come take a tour and meet our Strong, Stable, Leadership Team! The primary purpose is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our Facility’s established privacy policies and procedures.

Requirements of the Medical Records Clerk

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology
• A working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding, indexing, etc.
• Must possess the ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
• Be knowledgeable in computers, data retrieval, input and output functions, etc.
• Must be able to type.
• Must be able understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Medical Records Clerk Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with other departments within the Facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
• Files information such as nurses’ notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., into resident charts
• Tracks and monitors release of discharge resident records and thinned records to interdepartmental personnel and physicians.
• Ensure Death Certificates are included in closed charts and notify nursing if missing.
• Abstract information from records as authorized and required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc. in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
• Answer telephone inquiries concerning medical records functions. Prepare written correspondence, as necessary.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Director of Nursing.
• Assume the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability of performing the assigned duties of this position.
• Assist with the scheduling of transportation for resident appointments.
• Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements

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Abington Manor is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable Federal, State and Local civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, and protected veteran status.