Medical Records Clerk -Temp/Student

Medical Associates is seeking a Temporary or Student Medical Records Clerk to join our team!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, shifts rotate between 7:30am-4pm and 8:30am-5pm.

Essential Functions: 

• Scan and/or import personal health information (PHI) into electronic medical record, assigning appropriate indices to the scanned image per general guidelines, in accordance with time frames and deadlines.  Scan and/or import personal health information (PHI) into electronic medical record, assigning appropriate indices to the scanned image per general guidelines, in accordance with time frames and deadlines.
• Appropriately access, analyze and perform quality checks on pertinent PHI to ensure accuracy. Identify any discrepancies and address recognized errors. Seek resolution to other issues as they arise.
• Assist clinical / non-clinical areas, satellite locations and patients regarding various issues. Research / problem solve by effectively demonstrating in-depth knowledge of numerous software applications.
• Perform a wide variety of departmental tasks, special projects and all other assigned duties
• Accurately locate, retrieve, send and re-file paper medical records using record tracking system and color-coded / terminal digit system. Implement features of retention / destruction of patient information per Clinic guidelines

Benefits of Student Position 

• Practical experience with varied business activities
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced and accomplished business professionals
• Opportunity to attend business meetings and networking events
• Flexible schedule for students
• Compensation available

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience: From one year to three years of similar or related experience. Education: Equivalent to a high school education. Interpersonal Skills: Normal courtesy, tact and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves frequent personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization regarding routine matters for purposes of giving and obtaining information which may require some discussion. Other Skills: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and previous document scanning experience preferred. Strong computer proficiency and analytical skills are required. General working knowledge of Microsoft Office, medical terminology and office experience preferred.