Job Description
Job Description
The Medical Records Clerk plays a critical role in managing and organizing patient medical records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with healthcare regulations. This position involves maintaining physical and electronic records, supporting healthcare professionals by providing timely access to patient information, and adhering to privacy standards.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and organize patient medical records, both physical and electronic.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of medical documentation.
- Retrieve and distribute medical records to authorized personnel upon request.
- Verify patient information and update records as needed.
- Ensure compliance with privacy laws and organizational policies regarding record handling.
- Support medical staff by providing timely access to records for patient care.
- Assist in auditing records for quality and regulatory compliance.
- Handle the secure disposal or archiving of outdated records.