Surgical Services Medical Records Clerk

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY : The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for managing the medical records within the Surgical clinics, including preparation, storage, and retrieval. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITES: Medical Records Management: - Prepares patient chart by gathering and inserting relevant information from EHR or other sources, and routes to the appropriate personnel. Ensures chart is completed accurately and timely. - Responds to internal and external requests for patient records, including retrieval and transmission of requested documents, and verification of receipt. - Sustains quality results by following clinic standards. - Maintains effective communication with others, both inside and outside of the department, to give or obtain needed information. - Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient record information confidential, per HIPAA standards. Document Control: - Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness, assembles records into standard order, creates digital image, and stores in designated areas according to data storage procedures. - Coordinates ASC document retrieval from offsite chart storage facility as requested. - Enhances medical records and clinic reputa...