Medical Records Clerk
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JOB SUMMARYThe Medical Records Clerk will provide the continuity link between patient medical data and services provided to the patient.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Schedules patient appointments.* Assists the patient with appropriate selection of a primary care provider.* Actively participates in team-based meetings/huddles.* Assists with keeping track of the patients test results and referrals.* Contacts other providers / facilities to obtain appropriate medical records.* Registers all new patients in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR).* Verifies existing demographical information for all current BSHC patients in the EMR.* Starts a patient visit note in the EMR once the check-in process is complete.* Prepares income evaluations for sliding scale patients when necessary.* Responsible for patient check-out process through the EMR system including scheduling follow-up visit, if appropriate, and accepting payment for service.* May perform cash handling operations and/or end of day reconciliations with funds and EMR-generated report.* Follows established policies, procedures, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standard.* Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC's corporate compliance program.* Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC's policy and current HIPAA regulations.* Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:* High school diploma or equivalent.* Associates degree preferred.* Experience in routine office work and general computer knowledge.* Ability to work in a friendly and courteous manner with staff and patient.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:* Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.* Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.