Medical Records Clerk

Why WellpathHere at Wellpath, everything that we do is about taking care of people – our patients, our staff and our partners. We are committed to making a difference by providing hope and healing to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Our talented, compassionate team thrives in an autonomous environment, is empowered and supported by education, training and the resources to practice healthcare the way it is meant to be and strives to “Always Do The Right Thing!”About this roleOur Medical Records Clerk performs duties such as filing or organizing the master and discharged medical records as well as performing other associated tasks. This position is responsible for the completion of requests from various outside entities and completing them in a timely manner. Skills required and essential are paying attention to details. Employee must be able to follow instructions and be multi tasked. Employee will manage his/her time in an environment where there is constant demand.What you bring to the tableEducation:High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience:Training in an accredited medical record program or minimum of one (1) year experience in an established medical record system preferred, but not mandatory

Licenses/Certifications:None required

What you will doResponds to requests for medical records from management, attorneys, Social Security Administrators, or other health care facilities.

Files all necessary documents in the charts. Keeps charts well organized and up-to-date.

Responsible for filing loose reports and thinning into both the Master Record and discharged records.

Verifies and maintains the storage data warehouse for previous patient activity statewide, in addition is responsible for coordinating requests and returns of patient old charts.

Acts as office receptionist in responding to inquiries and assisting staff and auditors or reviewers with locating medical documents in the charts.

Completes correspondence log in a timely manner. Verifies all the requests using HIPAA compliance.

Assists in preparing and processing all transfer packets to other facilities.

Orders and monitors office supplies for medical records.

Must be able to apply principles of critical thinking to a variety of practical and emergent situations and accurately follow standardized procedures that may call for deviations.

Must be able to apply sound judgment beyond a specific set of instructions and apply knowledge to different factual situations.

Must be alert at all times; pay close attention to details.

Must be able to work under stress on a regular or continuous basis.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Wellpath is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability EmployerQuick ApplyNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!Job 21-90813Facility South Carolina Sexually Violent Predator Treatment ProgramType Full-TimeShift Day 8 hourRecruiter Courtney EllisonEmail CoEllison@Wellpath.us