Medical Records Clerk-Medical Records-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading health system in New York seeks a Medical Records Clerk for a per diem role. The position involves processing medical information requests, adhering to HIPAA guidelines, and assisting patients with their medical records. Ideal candidates have relevant experience and an associate degree in Health Information Technology. Join a team dedicated to outstanding patient care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3 years medical record experience in a health care setting required.
• Experience with electronic medical record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes requests for authorized release of Medical Information.
• Interprets hospital policies relating to disclosure of health information.
• Prepares records for mailing and assists walk-ins with requests.

Skills

Health Information Technology

Medical Record Experience

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Medical Records Clerk-Medical Records-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

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Job Description

Medical Records Clerk-Medical Records-Per Diem-Day-Mount Sinai Queens

Under general supervision, processes requests for authorized release of Medical Information as it relates to the Finance Department and Hospital reimbursement. All protocols on release of information and HIPAA guidelines shall be adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements hospital policies relating to disclosure of health information.
• Analyzes and answers correspondence requests in compliance with applicable hospital, governmental policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares incoming correspondence for processing: - Opens and date stamps mail; Enters appropriate data into computerized system following hospital procedure; Contacts physicians and/or other departments regarding requested information, when appropriate
• Prepares records for mailing: -Copies or creates electronic copy of appropriate portions of the records; Charges appropriate fees, if applicable; Scans authorization form.
• Reviews, screens and copies subpoenaed records.
• Creates paper copy or electronic copy of subpoenaed records.
• Assists all walk-ins with requests for their medical records.
• Retrieves and copies Business Office requests.
• Creates new registration profile for physicians responsible for completion of electronic death registration system. Responsible for assisting physician during completion of the required fields required by Department of Health.
• Monitors, generates reports, and provides follow up to ensure all death certificates are accurately completed and transmitted electronically to Department of Health in a timely manner and in accordance with DOH and Department policies and procedures.
• Monitors and reports status of completion of the autopsy consent form. Communicates with Hospital morgue when family consents to autopsy.
• Communicates with the Funeral Home and provides feedback during the death certificate completion process.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate degree in Health Information Technology or other health related field may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Experience: Required to have 3 years medical record experience in a health care setting and experience with an electronic medical record preferred.
  
  

Collective bargaining unit: SEIU Local 144-MSQ-NonRN

SEIU Local 144 at Mount Sinai Queens, 110 - Medical Records - MSQ, Mount Sinai Queens

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $26.9527 - $29.2404 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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