Medical Records Clerk (FH)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to manage and process patient records efficiently. In this vital role, you will assist in the completion of medical charts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for retrieving and organizing records, supporting physicians in chart completion, and maintaining the integrity of medical documentation. If you have strong clerical skills and a passion for healthcare administration, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute significantly to patient care and record management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year clerical experience required; medical records experience preferred.
• Computer skills required for processing and managing records.

Responsibilities

• Processes medical records for admissions and re-admissions.
• Assists physicians with chart completion and verifies patient information.
• Maintains deficient medical records and submits reports daily.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Computer Skills

Medical Records Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Processes medical records for admissions and re-admissions. Compiles data from records for periodic statistical reports. Assists in completion of charts by working with physicians. Logs charts in and out of computer system.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs medical record clerical functions including:

• Locates and retrieves records as needed for patient care, chart completion, and studies.
• Assists physicians with the chart completion process.
• Receives, separates, sorts, and verifies receipt of dictated reports and refers questions to transcription. Follows up on outstanding reports, files originals, and mails copies to physicians.
• Ensures receipt of charts into the department utilizing ADT Report.
• Verifies and corrects patient name and unit number in the SMS system. Records and processes canceled admissions.
• Facilitates record completion including faxing, mailing, or delivering reports and records.
• Files charts and loose materials into the permanent filing area and incomplete area. Purges charts as needed.
• Determines where the chart goes next and forwards to the proper location.
• Places records into the proper files or creates a new folder for discharged patients.

Maintains deficient medical records and physician visits in the chart deficiency system. Submits current physician suspension list and incomplete operative reports daily. Performs related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year clerical experience required; medical records experience preferred.
• Computer skills required.