Medical Records I

Clearview Cancer Institute is north Alabama's leading cancer treatment facility. For over 30 years Clearview Cancer Institute has provided leading-edge treatment and compassionate care to those diagnosed with cancer or blood disorders. Clearview offers every service and amenity needed in an outpatient setting and our dedication to research and involvement in Phase I-IV clinical trials gives our patients the opportunity to receive potentially life-saving treatment options.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Medical Records Clerk is to maintain patient medical records, following company policies and HIPAA guidelines.

Essential Job Functions

• Check Faxes/emails for medical records and scan into patient charts or forward to correct department or personnel.
• Releases patient information to requesting parties following established medical records policy and procedures. (Attorneys, Insurance companies, etc.)
• Scan in a copy of all external requests in patient’s chart.
• Bill each request according to company policy. 
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records
• Answer incoming departmental phone calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

• Must possess strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well with co-workers and patients.
• Must be able to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to complete assignments with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.

Education/Experience

• Minimum Education: Less than high school
• Preferred Education: High school or equivalent
• Preferred experience: 6-12 Month (Medical Records)

Working conditions

This position works in a medical office setting but has no patient contact. This position also works in close proximity to medical personnel as well as other medical records clerks.

Physical requirements

This position requires sitting for extended periods of time. It also requires bending and squatting to retrieve medical records, as well as lifting heavy boxes of records.

Direct reports

This position is not a supervisory position.