Medical Records Clerk

The Medical Records Clerk provides the continuity link between patient medical data and services provided to the patient.

Responsibilities include:

• Scheduling patient appointments
• Assisting patients with selecting a primary care provider
• Participating in team-based meetings and huddles
• Tracking patient test results and referrals
• Contacting other providers and facilities to obtain medical records
• Registering new patients in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system
• Verifying existing demographic information for current patients in the EMR
• Starting patient visit notes in the EMR after check-in
• Preparing income evaluations for sliding scale patients when necessary
• Completing patient check-out processes in the EMR, including follow-up scheduling and payment acceptance
• Performing cash handling operations and end-of-day reconciliations when needed
• Following established policies, procedures, CQI objectives, and safety/environmental/infection control standards
• Adhering to corporate compliance and HIPAA confidentiality requirements
• Performing other duties as assigned