Medical Records Clerk- Part-time - Milwaukee, United States - Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee

Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Full Job Description:

The primary purpose of the Medical Records/Administrative Clerk position is to establish and maintain organized medical records and files assuring compliances with state and federal standards.

Essential job functions include, but not limited to:

Maintains patient's files and retrieve files for scheduled appointment; files patient data/results upon receipt of information; prepares file labels.
Files and retrieves patient records accurately; purges records as per department policy; and create new patient charts;
Distributes lab reports to physicians and responds to correspondence requests.
Performs data entry of patient and related information; accessing information on practice management software.
Receives requests and subpoenas for medical records; reviews files and determine records to be released.
Mails out requests for records when presented with a properly completed medical release.
Responds to requests for medical records; processes letters and reports; answers and directs telephone calls.
Opens and distribute mail on a daily basis.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of: _medical terminology; principles and practices of health information records systems; uses and limitations of medical records, indexes, and classification systems; office procedures; basic math including addition and subtraction.
Ability to: _alphabetize and compare names and numbers accurately and rapidly; review work for completeness and accuracy; make decisions in procedural matters; write correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; read and understand procedures regarding release of medical records; using a computer keyboard to enter data and access information; maintain confidentiality of patient records; set priorities of work load to meet deadlines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with insurance companies, other government agencies, and coworkers. Must have the ability to act independently.
Skills: _Must have organizational, telephone etiquette and interpersonal/human relations skills.