Under direct supervision, assemble and maintain complete records according to established procedures. File and retrieve patient records; prepare new files; may open and distribute mail
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Sort and file loose paperwork in patient charts; maintain medical records in proper order.
2 .Create patient folders for new patients using unique identification numbers according to established protocols.
3. Retrieve patient charts and refile charts in proper sequence; complete out guides for pulled charts.
4. Copy physician-dictated reports and comply with requests for copies of patient records from patients and other persons such as physicians, attorneys, and insurance companies following departmental policies to safeguard patient confidentiality.
5. Locate records which have been checked out or are missing, in accordance with departmental policies for safeguarding patient records.
6. Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
7. May perform other routine clerical tasks.
8. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Skills
Ability to develop and maintain filing systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to complete routine paperwork.
Skill in the use of operating basic office equipment.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions.
Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
Records maintenance skills.
Sorting and filing of charts and medical records.
Following strictly defined protocol and procedures for the creation of new folders and the assignment of identification numbers
Following established policy and procedure for the handling and safeguarding of confidential files and records
Use of a range of basic office equipment, such as personal computers, photocopy machines, Fax machines, telephones, et
