Medical Records Clerk - Full Time

Sanford Health • Iron Mountain, MI

3d • $17 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. The Medical Records Clerk maintains the organizational integrity of the medical record and the Health Information Management Department.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of hands-on experience in dealing with the medical record and/or completion of Medical Records Certificate or degree or Certificate/degree in Medical Office or Business Office.
• Able to use automated systems.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work in small, enclosed (filing) areas & possess physical dexterity.
• Able to handle varied working conditions, deal with large volumes and work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Records, Medical Office, or Business Office certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locating medical records for patient care, clinic visits, chart review and return to files in an accurate and timely manner whether the request is by telephone, fax, mail, or in person as per department guidelines.
• Complete admission and discharge processes to ensure accurate data with reporting of required information such as birth certificates.
• Complete chart prepping, scanning, indexing and analysis for all patient types.
• Release of information to requesting entity following federal and state laws as outlined within hospital and department guidelines.
• Uses and ensures the use of all available system and software applications to achieve maximum efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with the ability to communicate in a diplomatic fashion dealing with patients, physicians, hospital personnel, attorneys, insurance companies and general public.
• Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees