HIM Dept - Medical Records Clerk - Part-time

Job Description

Job Description

The Medical Records Clerk is a member of the administrative team and works closely with outside entities and staff throughout the organization. The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Records Coordinator is management of medical records. Responsible for new patient processing, records releases and compliance with state and federal regulations as well as HIPAA. The Medical Records Coordinator will understand and fully support the mission, vision and value statements of Wayne HealthCare

Qualifications:

• Experience with HIM/Medical Records department desired.
• Must have at least one-year prior experience in a clerical position.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office required
• Knowledge of medical terminology required
• Minimum of three years’ experience in health care field preferred
• Customer Service knowledge/training preferred.
• HIPAA regulations/knowledge required
• Completion of medical terminology course preferred.
• Sedentary Work (Prolonged periods of sitting exerting up to 10lbs force occasionally)

Responsibilities/Skills but are not limited to:

• Works closely with director of HIM and other hospital staff to support the requests from patients and outside entities with obtaining records to support the patients care.
• Retrieve, collect and prioritize all request for medical records made through the organization, patients and affiliates.
• Record and track all records requests, releases and authorizations within the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC)
• Verify legitimacy, accuracy and authority of all such requests and then process and invoice as appropriate.
• Abide by, adhere to, and conform to all applicable organizational, local, state, federal regulations.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of applicable policies, processes, laws and regulations.
• Report breaches, instances of non-compliance, patient complaints, problems or similar instances to director in an effort to protect patient HPI.
• Assist patients, staff and affiliates with medical records requests and questions.
• All other duties as assigned.