Job Description
Job Description
The Medical Records Clerk plays a vital role in managing and organizing patient health information in healthcare facilities. This position ensures the accuracy, confidentiality, and timely retrieval of medical records to support healthcare providers in delivering quality patient care.
Responsibilities
- Organize and maintain patient medical records in both paper and electronic formats
- Retrieve records for authorized personnel and ensure confidentiality is maintained
- Verify and update patient information as necessary
- Assist in coding and classification of patient data for billing and reporting
- Coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure complete and accurate documentation
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements regarding health information management
- Support audits and quality control processes related to medical records
- Respond to requests for information while safeguarding patient privacy
