Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records Clerk

Reports to the Health and Wellness Director (RN) and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Responsible for performing a wide range of clerical tasks in a medical or health services environment. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates and abides by Covenant Learning Solutions Values and operating principles.

• Reviews health records for completeness on all enrollees.

• Schedules appointments for students with Health Care Professional Staff on and off-center.

• Reviews medical bills from off-center providers to ensure accuracy and resolves any discrepancies.

• Prepares purchase requests for pharmaceuticals and subcontractors’ bills and general office supplies as directed by Health and Wellness Director.

• Answers phone, files, type memos, updates computer database.

• Prepares Health Management Information System Report (HMIS) and other reports, as directed.

• Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of such machines.

• Attends required staff training sessions.

• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.

• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School graduate or equivalent. One year of experience in a complex clerical capacity preferred.

• Prefer training in a medical clerical field.

• Experience in medical or healthcare environment preferred.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Additional Requirements: Ability to type accurately at a moderate speed. Sound business telephone techniques. Knowledge of word processing software applications. Ability to spell and use grammar correctly. Computer literate: ability to operate word processing applications, Excel and/or Lotus 1-2-3. Familiar with medical terminology. Good organizational skills. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

COVENANT LEARNING SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.