Medical Records Clerk - Treasure Island

Equus•South San Francisco, CA

23h•$25 - $25

About The Position

Ensures the timely entry of medical data into computer system to facilitate processing and delivery of edited documentation for client facilities. Mains accurate updates and medical records documents for each specific facility. Research all unedited sheets that are pended or unable to process due to illegibility or unfamiliar terminology on handwritten sheets provided by the facility. Recognizes deviations and irregularities relating to data and system requirements and seeks resolution from originator, supervisor or manager. Verifies and clarifies any or all problems or inquiries with the facility’s documentation requests/needs. Communicates with facilities nursing staff, Director of Nursing and Administrator on a regular basis regarding corrections of medical data. Utilize reference materials available to improve skills regularly and ongoing. Mains the confidentiality of employees and patients/residents demographics and medical information. Runs medical records forms and reports containing facility, patient and pharmaceutical information. Assists consultant pharmacists by obtaining facility data from system as needed and also informs consultant pharmacists regarding department procedures. Promotes customer goodwill and enhances corporate image to support the corporate mission, values and philosophy. Conducts audit with the specific facility upon request using computerized data with facility data. Observe and comply with all PharMerica policies and procedures. The above duties or working procedures describe the chief function of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job. Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
One-year certificate in a clerical related field from a college or technical school preferred.
One year certificate from a college or technical school.
Three to six months of related experience is required, as well as some knowledge and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typing skills and some knowledge of medical terminology is necessary
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Experience with Microsoft Office, fax machine and photocopier

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar capacity in a health-related field preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures the timely entry of medical data into computer system to facilitate processing and delivery of edited documentation for client facilities.
Maintains accurate updates and medical records documents for each specific facility.
Research all unedited sheets that are pended or unable to process due to illegibility or unfamiliar terminology on handwritten sheets provided by the facility.
Recognizes deviations and irregularities relating to data and system requirements and seeks resolution from originator, supervisor or manager.
Verifies and clarifies any or all problems or inquiries with the facility’s documentation requests/needs.
Communicates with facilities nursing staff, Director of Nursing and Administrator on a regular basis regarding corrections of medical data.
Utilize reference materials available to improve skills regularly and ongoing.
Maintains the confidentiality of employees and patients/residents demographics and medical information.
Runs medical records forms and reports containing facility, patient and pharmaceutical information.
Assists consultant pharmacists by obtaining facility data from system as needed and also informs consultant pharmacists regarding department procedures.
Promotes customer goodwill and enhances corporate image to support the corporate mission, values and philosophy.
Conducts audit with the specific facility upon request using computerized data with facility data.
Observe and comply with all PharMerica policies and procedures.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.