Medical Records Clerk

Overview

Plans, develops, and administers health information system for health care facility consistent with facility policies and procedures and standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs activities of staff related to reviewing medical case histories; coding diseases and treatment procedures; filing, withdrawing, issuing, and maintaining case files; and interpreting and editing patient files and forms.
• Creates digital copies and stores the records electronically and accurately.
• Answers inquiries relating to information contained in patients' charts.
• Responds to subpoenas for medical or clinical records.
• Safeguards patient records, ensuring it is HIPPA compliant.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical records or related medical office experience: Minimum 1 year (Required)
• EMR systems: Minimum 1 year (Required)

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Palm Medical Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Palm Medical Centers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.