JOB TITLE:	Medical Records Clerk
REPORTS TO:	Clinic Manager
FLSA STATUS:	Non-exempt
JOB OVERVIEW:	Review medical records .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Review medical records for completeness and standard order.
2. File records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system.
3. File reports and dictation according to TDC protocol.
4. Locate and deliver patient charts for all requests.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Execute release of medical records following Washington State law.
2. Work as a team member within the medical records department and all other departments.
3. Document work processes as required.
4. Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure: ART preferred.

Experience:
3 months experience in an office environment.

Skills:
1. Basic keyboarding skills.
2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
3. Experience with multi-line phones.
4. Familiarity with computers and other office equipment.

Other Requirements:
1. Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
2. Must be able to effectively cope with typical job stress.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
5. Requires ability to work in a fast paced environment.
6. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
7. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

Physicial Requirements:
Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone.
Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted.
Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift

THE DOCTORS CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Last update: 1/16/03

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