Medical Records Clerk/HIM Technician

Heart And Vascular Partners; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401K

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

A healthcare organization in Colorado Springs is seeking a Medical Records Clerk responsible for managing and maintaining patient medical records. The role involves entering data, ensuring accuracy, and responding to information requests. Candidates should have a high school diploma, and ideally 1-3 years of relevant experience with strong organizational skills. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a competitive benefits package including 401K and medical benefits.

Qualifikationen

• 1-3 years of experience in medical records or related field.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with medical coding.

Aufgaben

• Collect and maintain patient information.
• Process and maintain patient medical records.
• Enter data into electronic medical records.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to multitask

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining medical records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of all patient information. You will also be responsible for entering data into the medical records system, verifying the accuracy of information and responding to requests for medical records. If you have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with computers, and have a strong attention to detail, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Collect and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.
• Compile data for insurance forms and reports.
• Make sure medical records are secure, confidential, and stored properly.
• Enter data into electronic medical records.
• Retrieve medical records for physicians, technicians, and other medical personnel.
• Process requests from attorneys and insurance companies for medical records.
• Retrieve information from manual or automated files as requested.
• Scan and index medical records into the appropriate system.
• Answer telephone inquiries and assist with other clerical tasks.
• Resolve any discrepancies in medical record information.
• Contact patients, doctors, and other health care professionals to obtain missing information or records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in medical records or related field
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with medical coding
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

This position is Monday–Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 PM.

Physical Requirements

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary and Benefits

Full-time, Non-Exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.

General Statement

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Medical Records Clerk, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.