Medical Records Clerk

Open Door Community Health Centers; United States; Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Open Door Community Health Centers is hiring a Medical Records Clerk to prepare and maintain patient records with strict confidentiality. The role involves data entry, document review, EMR indexing, and handling referral follow-ups to support clinical care in Humboldt County and surrounding areas.

Compensation ranges from $25.00 to $28.87 per hour, with a language differential of $0.75/hour for Hmong and Spanish speakers who pass a language exam.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, memos, and short correspondence.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information to patients, providers and staff.
• Willingness to learn and work with new computer programs.

Aufgaben

• Maintains patient confidentiality and chart security; complies with laws and regulations.
• Performs data entry and information management; maintains data integrity.
• Reviews all incoming documents.
• Scans and indexes documents to EMR; photocopies and prints requested records.
• Maintains familiarity with Medical Records policies.
• Assists with referral follow-up.
• Reports duplicate EMR accounts.
• Manages dictation tapes.
• Pulls charts from file and prepares for use.
• Returns charts to file after review.
• Improves/maintains/purges paper charts.
• Adheres to attendance policy.
• Performs other duties as designated by supervisor.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Writing simple correspondence

Presentation to patients and staff

Computer programs learning

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access FoCHC Fortuna Community Health Center The Medical Records Clerk prepares medical records information and maintains appropriate patient records.

Compensation Range: $25.00-$28.87 All new hires will begin at the base wage of this position. Hmong and Spanish speakers who successfully pass a language exam will receive a minimum additional .75 hourly differential to their wage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains patient confidentiality and chart security; complies with applicable laws and regulations.
• Performs data entry, information management and maintains data integrity.
• Reviews all incoming documents.
• Scans and indexes documents to EMR Photocopies and prints requested records.
• Maintains familiarity with Medical Records policies.
• Assists with referral follow-up.
• Reports duplicate EMR accounts.
• Manages dictation tapes.
• Pulls charts from file; prepares for use.
• Returns charts to file after appropriate review has been conducted.
• Improves/maintains/purges paper charts.
• Adheres to ODCHC’s attendance policy.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as designated by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The successful candidate will possess experience and skills spanning a variety areas: Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in written form.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, providers and other staff.
• Ability to learn and work with new computer programs.
• High school diploma or GED.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The physical requirements described are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Reasonable accommodation will be made to allow otherwise qualified candidates to perform these functions.
• Speaking and hearing sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person, at normal volumes.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms etc.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use keyboard and view computer screen for extended periods of time Ability to reach above shoulder-level, and to walk, squat, bend, sit, or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Repetitive motion—hands, arms and shoulders.

Open Door Community Health Centers was founded in 1971 and is dedicated to providing healthcare and education to the residents of Humboldt County, Del Norte County, and surrounding rural areas.

We offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including Primary Medical Care, Pediatric Services, Chronic Illness Management, Dental Care, Pregnancy, Prenatal Services, and more.

Recognizing the critical importance of accessibility, we proactively identify areas with unique healthcare needs and extend our high-quality healthcare services and educational programs to individuals who face obstacles such as financial constraints, geographical isolation, or social barriers.

Open Door Community Health Centers has earned recognition as one of the best places to work in Humboldt County. Our focus on employee well-being includes offering free monthly online therapy sessions, interactive training opportunities, educational programs, and various employee appreciation events throughout the year.

We provide comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, to all full-time employees and some part-time employees. For those looking to embark on a new career in the medical or dental fields, Open Door offers paid training for many entry-level positions.

Explore our list of open positions today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!

Open Door participates in the E-Verify program. This means we use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by electronically verifying information from their Form I-9 with the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. Participation in E-Verify is voluntary for our organization, but we are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workforce.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: Open Door Community Health Centers does not discriminate based on citizenship status or national origin in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. For more information about E-Verify, please visit: E-Verify Website (https://www.e-verify.gov/)