Medical Records Clerk

Ultipro; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunset Health in Yuma, AZ is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to help manage patient records for next-day appointments and same-day requests. You will collect, review, and organize health information across multiple systems.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to handle high volume tasks, and adherence to HIPAA policies. A high school diploma and at least one year of clerical experience are preferred; CPR certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or better.
• One year clerical experience preferred.
• Medical records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process patient health records for next-day and same-day appointments.
• Filter labs, prescription requests, and other patient information across multiple interfaces.
• Handle high volume of clinical tasks, phone calls, and in-person record requests.
• Scan and sort large volumes of documents, faxes, and mail with attention to detail.
• Follow HIPAA and Sunset Health policies; ensure records accuracy and confidentiality.

Job description

North Yuma
675 S. Ave B Bldg A
Yuma, AZ 85364, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides historical data: Obtain health records for next day appointments and same-day requests.
• Filters labs, prescription requests, and other patient information through multiple interfaces.
• Handle high volume of incoming clinical tasks, phone calls, and in-person medical record requests.
• Scanning and sorting high volumes of incoming documents, faxes, and mail. Critical attention to detail needed to ensure accuracy.
• Reviewing clinical history and obtaining / releasing notes following medical record policies and procedures; Follow up on all incoming and outgoing record requests signed out for over 10 days.
• Monitor provider inbox and PAQ’s; reporting discrepancies and distributing tasks as needed.
• Follow up on all pending patient diagnostics according to referral policies and procedures. Ensure referral status is completed.
• Use multiple software systems to obtain and complete patient medical records per Sunset Health guidelines. Updates patient records; identifying inactive charts to be entered into archive database.
• Adhere to HIPAA confidential practices for patient information being aware of the organization’s protocols and adhering to their requirements. Works with internal and external departments and agencies to conduct audits and reports as needed.
• Actively participating in staff meetings and working toward accomplishing department goals and objectives; Accomplishing related results as needed.
• Demonstrates an understanding of organizational structure by utilization of appropriate channels of communication regarding all facets of departmental activities.
• Proper business use of computers, fax/copy machines, keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Use of good time-management skills; contributing to increased productivity.
• Adhering to all Sunset Health policies and procedures.

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Basic Computer Skills

Intermediate

Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

One year experience in the clerical field preferred. Experience in medical records preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

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