Medical Records Clerk

1d1 day ago

CenterWell

Arlington, US · Full-time · $39,000 – $49,400

About this role

The Medical Records Clerk assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts. This role performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative and operational support assignments. It includes performing computations on semi-routine tasks within defined parameters.

Daily work ensures all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed before entry into the system. The clerk communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information and may assign codes to diagnoses and procedures. Work follows standard policies with some latitude for interpretation.

The position operates under minimal direction while meeting quality standards for medical records accuracy. It requires professional appearance and attitude along with strong organizational skills in a patient-facing clinical environment. Local travel may be needed to support records processes.

CenterWell values continuous improvement in consumer experiences. The role offers opportunities to develop technical aptitude with new systems while contributing to accurate health information management across the organization.

Requirements

Less than 3 years working knowledge of computers or demonstrated technical aptitude
Professional appearance and attitude
Demonstrated organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100/300/100 limits
Ability to quickly learn new systems
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to travel locally, potentially overnight occasionally

Responsibilities

Assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts
Ensures all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed
Enters all necessary information into the system
Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information
Assigns codes to each diagnosis and procedure as needed
Performs varied administrative and operational support assignments
Performs computations on semi-routine medical records tasks