Medical Records Clerk - Cardiovascular Specialists

Cardiovascular Specialists

This position is:

Part Time

Position Location:

Lake Charles, LA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:

Medical Records Clerk

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Pull charts requested by authorized personnel in a timely manner.
• Maintain control of records using assigned computer systems.
• Refile charts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Pull charts which need medical reports (hospital papers) filed in them.
• Pull "purged" charts as needed
• May act as receptionist for the department: greet patients, answer telephone properly and follow through on calls.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pull charts
• File charts
• Answer phone

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma, or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior clerical experience preferred
• Prior experience in a medical office preferred

REQUIREMENTS:

• Accuracy
• Clerical aptitude
• File alphabetically, as well as to distinguish colors and accurately process numbers.
• Dependability

SKILLS:

• Basic computer skills
• Basic clerical skills
• Basic telephone and communications skills

ABILITIES:

• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to greet and assist patients
• Ability to act as a team player
• Ability to work quickly, yet with accuracy