Medical Records Tech I: Fast, Accurate Record Scanning

Clarke County Public Hospital; Osceola (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, IA seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to manage paper records and ensure accurate scanning into the electronic medical record system.

The role includes releasing information, indexing inpatient and outpatient reports, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies, and supporting clinical departments with timely access to records. Regular attendance and participation in training are expected to uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• HIPAA and patient privacy regulations must be followed.
• Attendance and adherence to hospital policies and safety guidelines are required.
• Completes annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Daily retrieval of hospital departments paper medical records and verify scanned into electronic medical record.
• Scan and index inpatient, outpatient, extended care and ER reports into the electronic medical record and store paper records.
• Handle release of information requests for continuation of care, patient requests, and external requests (attorneys, insurance companies).
• Assist departments in locating/printing electronic records for reviews and studies.
• Attend mandatory in-services and department meetings; participate in team-based decision making and quality improvement.

Job description

Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, IA seeks a detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to manage paper records and ensure accurate scanning into the electronic medical record system.

The role includes releasing information, indexing inpatient and outpatient reports, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and hospital policies, and supporting clinical departments with timely access to records. Regular attendance and participation in training are expected to uphold quality standards.