JOB SUMMARY

The Medical Records Clerk will provide the continuity link between patient medical data and services provided to the patient.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Schedules patient appointments.
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  Assists the patient with appropriate selection of a primary care provider.
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  Actively participates in team-based meetings/huddles.
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  Assists with keeping track of the patients test results and referrals.
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  Contacts other providers / facilities to obtain appropriate medical records.
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  Registers all new patients in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR).
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  Verifies existing demographical information for all current BSHC patients in the EMR.
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  Starts a patient visit note in the EMR once the check-in process is complete.
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  Prepares income evaluations for sliding scale patients when necessary.
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  Responsible for patient check-out process through the EMR system including scheduling follow-up visit, if appropriate, and accepting payment for service.
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  May perform cash handling operations and/or end of day reconciliations with funds and EMR-generated report.
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  Follows established policies, procedures, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standard.
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  Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program.
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  Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations.
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  Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

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  High school diploma or equivalent.
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  Associates degree preferred.
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  Experience in routine office work and general computer knowledge.
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  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.