Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk FT - United Surgical Partners International

Shore Outpatient Surgicenter has an immediate need for a full time Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk!

Job Summary:The Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk interfaces with patients and families, physicians, vendors and staff. Admit patients and process their paperwork; Update patient demographics/information in system; Collect balances due and document in the billing system; Handle funds per office procedure. Answer incoming phone calls. Assist with chart prep and other business office duties necessary. Must be reliable, dedicated, personable, professional and have a strong attention to detail.

Other duties may be assigned:

·Audit medical records for accuracy and completion.

·Filing and maintenance of documents in the medical record, paper and in electronic storage.

·Assist clinical team in ensuring all charts are completed by nursing staff and physicians.

·Pull charts daily for physicians and anesthesiologist that will be present at the center for that day. Post a reminder notice for those doctors whose charts need to be completed.

·Send delinquent chart notification to Medical Staff.

·Pick up charts daily for return to the medical records area.

·Review, correct, print, and file all operative reports daily.

·Receives and copies requests for medical records.

·Reviews medical records for final audit.

·Provide relief for front business office functions.

·Cross-trained to fill in and effectively perform all other business office job related functions.

·Serves as a resource to other staff members.

·Attends required in-services, conferences and meetings as required.

·Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintain patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.

·Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.

·Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.

·Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Work schedule: Monday - Friday 9:30am to 6:00pm

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year previous experience or some health careclerical experience or medical terminology preferred.
• Must have the skills necessary to operate office equipment that are required to fulfill job duties.
• Medical terminology and computer experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills.

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