Medical Records Clerk

The Medical Records Clerk maintains all patient medical records, processes requests for medical records, scans/uploads documents into the electronic medical record, processes and follows up on referrals, diagnostics orders, and laboratory orders, and completes assorted medical administrative duties. Electronically process and follow-up on patient record releases/requests as authorized and requested by patients, healthcare providers, insurance companies, attorneys, government agencies, etcAttach diagnostic reports/laboratory reports to orders, creating orders when necessary.

The Medical Records Clerk maintains all patient medical records, processes requests for medical records, scans/uploads documents into the electronic medical record, processes and follows up on referrals, diagnostics orders, and laboratory orders, and completes assorted medical administrative duties. This position works within a team of medical records staff who work on-site and manage records for four clinical sites in the East Liberty, Lincoln-Lemington and Hill District neighborhoods of Pittsburgh.  QUALIFICATIONSA high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.One to three years of medical office experience is preferred.KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIESProcess inbound faxes/ P2Ps/ EpicCare/ Healow/ hardcopy documents on time. Scan/upload documents into the correct section of the correct patient's chartProcess and follow-up on diagnostic orders (including obtaining prior authorizations)Process and follow-up on referrals to other health care providers.Electronically process and follow-up on patient record releases/requests as authorized and requested by patients, healthcare providers, insurance companies, attorneys, government agencies, etcAttach diagnostic reports/laboratory reports to orders, creating orders when necessary.Complete/fax/mail forms and documents that providers generate in patient careCRITICAL SKILL/REQUIREMENTSKnowledge of medical terminology is preferred.Good computer skills.Good communication skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft OftenPhysical Demands: Work is performed in a fast-paced office and community setting with local travel required. Physical demands include prolonged sitting/standing and phone use. Lifting and carrying equipment and supplies (5-10 lbs.) may be required.Compensation: Salary commensurate with education and experience.