Medical Records Clerk
On-siteAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Job Summary
Assemble and maintain complete medical records according to established procedures, sorting and filing loose paperwork in patient charts while creating folders for new patients using unique identification numbers. Retrieve patient charts daily for appointments, screen records for completeness, and locate missing or checked-out files in accordance with safeguarding policies. Complete out guides for pulled charts, charge appropriate fees for copies, and send records to destinations via fax, phone, or mail. Audit encounter forms against sign-in lists and medical records to ensure conformity and adequate documentation, maintaining daily census from the sign-in list. Archive records annually by labeling, boxing, and utilizing the computer system, while obtaining and releasing medical information as directed by physicians. Work Monday through Friday in the Albuquerque metropolitan area, with weekend availability as needed, requiring CPR certification within six months of hire.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or GED certificate
- Three months related experience
- CPR Certification within 6 months of hire
- Ability to work as a team member within a clinical environment
- Records maintenance skills
- Ability to develop and maintain filing systems
- Ability to complete routine paperwork
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment
- Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Good dexterity to operate personal computer and office equipment
- Must be able to read a computer monitor and outputs accurately
- Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately for work and safety compliance
- Position requires travel throughout the Albuquerque metropolitan area
- Work regularly scheduled Monday-Friday, although weekends may be required to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish
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