Medical Records Clerk - Preadmission Testing

Albany Med; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient health files in a confidential, service-oriented environment. You will handle record requests, prepare copies, organize and upload documents into the EMR, and assist visitors and callers professionally.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, strong computer skills, basic medical terminology, and 1–3 years of medical office experience; an associate degree is preferred. Day shift with standard hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• Associate's Degree - preferred
• 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred
• Medical terminology (Low proficiency)
• Computer skills (Medium proficiency)

Responsibilities

• Requests medical records from Patients/Providers/Healthcare institutions
• Prepares copies of records when presented with properly completed medical release forms
• Organizes and evaluates records for completeness and accuracy
• Uploads all patient records into the EMR system
• Runs queries in EMR system to follow up on requested medical records
• Follows up on medical records that are not received within one week of request
• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner
• Answer phones in a courteous manner

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Customer service

Records management

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate's Degree

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Department/Unit: Pre-Admission Services Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Salary Range: $40,310.00 - $52,403.00

The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for managing patient health files. They ensure patient records are held strictly confidential and provide excellent customer service to all internal external stakeholders. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Requests medical records from Patients/Providers/Healthcare institutions
• Prepares copies of records when presented with properly completed medical release forms
• Organizes and evaluates records for completeness and accuracy
• Uploads all patient records into the EMR system
• Runs queries in EMR system to follow up on requested medical records
• Follows up on medical records that are not received within one week of request
• Greet and assist visitors in a courteous manner
• Answer phones in a courteous manner

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
• Associate's Degree - preferred
• 1-3 years Medical office experience - preferred
• Medical terminology (Low proficiency)
• Computer skills (Medium proficiency)
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Constantly
• Carrying - Occasionally (5)
• Pushing - Occasionally (5)
• Pulling - Occasionally (5)
• Climbing - Rarely (5)
• Balancing - Rarely
• Stooping - Rarely
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Crouching - Rarely
• Crawling - Rarely
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
• Vibration - Rarely

Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Medical Center, along with Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.