Medical Records Clerk

Company: Greater Lawrence Family Health Center
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Inc. (GLFHC) is a multi-site, mission-driven, non-profit organization employing over 600 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to a culturally diverse population throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader in community medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites in Lawrence, Methuen, and Haverhill and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. GLFHC is currently seeking a bilingual Medical Records Clerk to join our Health Information Management (HIM) Team. This position provides support for providers and other clinical staff by scanning all outside reports and internal hand-written reports into the electronic medical record (EMR) within 48 hours of receipt. Individuals are expected to become proficient in determining report types and assigning accurate Document Types when indexing all reports. * Verify all patient identifying information such as name, date of birth, and MR number on reports match patient information in the EMR to maintain accuracy of all information indexed in the EMR.* Verify forms have been filled out and signed by appropriate clinician or other appropriate individual prior to scanning/indexing.* Verify legibility (including light/darkness, top or bottom cutoff, fully sideways or upside down, slightly angled, etc.) of report in EMR before final saving of report.* Assign appropriate Document Types to all scanned reports.* Route documents to the appropriate clinician's electronic desktop for signature, as required.* Complete open referral orders in patients' EMR for all consult and radiology reports indexed.* Prepare and maintain scanning/indexing logs daily for supervisor. May also be required to prepare and maintain other logs per supervisor's instructions. Requirements Qualifications: * GED/high school diploma* Understanding of Medical Terminology required* Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills written and oral required* Computer experience required* Excellent communication skills* Good public relations skills* Ability to work some evening and/or weekend hours* Ability to work in a stressful environment and retain composure* Ability to function with minimal supervision* Ability to apply independent judgment to issues with significant potential impact on the clinic GLFHC offers a setting that's flexible, rewarding and challenging. If you want to make an impact to the community we serve, apply today! Apply On-line Send This Job to a Friend * Programs & Services* For Patients* The Family Pharmacy* Locations* Family Medicine Residency* News & Events* About Public Statement This health center is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 USC 254b and a deemed Public Health Service employer under 42 USC 233 (g)-(n). No one will be denied access to services at GLFHC due to inability to pay; there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income. Accreditations Copyright -- Greater Lawrence Family Health Center All Rights Reserved. Website Design by Jackrabbit

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