MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

LOCATION: 111 Stewart Ave. Hicksville, NY 11801

90-09 Van Wyck Express Way Jamaica, NY 11418

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network currently seeks Medical Records Clerk for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity in our Health Information Management department located in Hicksville, Long Island or in our Jamaica Queens location. The selected candidate will be responsible for Identity functions (reconciling duplicate medical record numbers, file maintenance on scanned paper-based documents, Release of Information (processing requests for copies of medical records), File-Room (accurate filing and retrieval of medical records created on paper) Additional duties may include…

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Receive and open daily mail
Ensuring that the medical records are accurate and complete
Advising and assisting patients with information on how to obtain medical records on the phone, in person, and electronically.
Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically
Assisting physicians in the chart completion process EPIC (pull list),
Safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards
Maintaining electronic and verbal communication with Medisys sites and Risk Management to process standard and secured record requests.
Performs purging on paper files and loose material
Identify duplicate patient registration and/or duplicate medical record numbers/corrections
Sort, check, and performs file maintenance for audit misfiles and indexing of all incoming loose reports/documents/files scanned into the medical record. material
Maintain confidentiality of patient information as per hospital policy

REQUIREMENT

Must have minimum Associate Degree.
Strong data entry skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Customer Service Skills
Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate work
Understands and uses search engines and websites – Tech Savvy
Strong Time Management Skills
Ability to Multitask
Experience using different computers programs simultaneously
Previous hospital/health care office experience is a plus
Familiarity with medical terminology helpful
Bilingual (English/Spanish) or coordinate interpreter service when necessary
Must work well with a team and have the ability to work well independently

SALARY: 22.96/hr. - $23.23/hr. - $23.49/hr. Plus full 1199 Union Benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.96 - $23.49 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

Medical records: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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