Medical Records Clerk

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment
plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient’s medical record.
 Create medical record files.
 Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.
 Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.
 Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.
 May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding
reports.
 Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.
 Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record
information.
 Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.
 Perform medical record audits.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
 Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
 High school diploma or equivalent required.
 Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management
reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate