Las Vegas Market Medical Records Clerk FT Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsibilities:
- Create "new" patient folder for each patient using patient's unique hospital number or name, according to established department protocol; maintain master patient index; assist physicians with record completion; contact physicians regarding incomplete charts
- Deliver and retrieve patient records (hard copy or microfilmed) to emergency room, admission office or medical/surgical nursing unit; complete out-guide or use electronic device to identify patient record (MRN), date and name of individual requesting record
- Organize and file loose reports or other medical record documents; copy all medical records as requested; ensure that appropriate consents, subpoena and other medical record forms are complete upon request for a copy of medical record; obtain authorization from administration
- Respond to requests for records from Federal, State or County courts, hospitals and physicians
- Assist nursing staff and physicians with death certificates
- Assemble condensed portions of inpatient medical records and maintain them over sixty days in medical record department
- Maintain correspondence log; perform routine clerical tasks
Qualificiations:
Education:
Requires a High School diploma or equivalent with 1 - 2 years of experience in the healthcare field preferred.
Experience:
Must have knowledge of medical terminology and be able to type at least 30 wpm.
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Benefits & Recognition Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals. Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond.
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Healthcare We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options.
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401(k) Plan Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction.
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Paid Time Off Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program.
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Wellness Program We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices.
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Community Community involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care.
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