Medical Records Clerk

Company: Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewWe are seeking a local candidiate for a Medical Records Clerk - Remote role to join our Team! Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns.With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care.Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.ResponsibilitiesThe Medical Records Clerk maintains all medical records within standards of compliance. Only considering applicants who are local in the South Florida Market.Works effectively with the facility leadership team to ensure success of the facility by completing the following:Core Job Duties* Contacts physicians and other ancillary service personnel regarding signatures. * Assists medical/ clinical staff by providing information as to required documentation. * Communicates very closely with medical/clinical staff to answer questions and resolve problems to ensure quality documentation in the health records. * Prepares lists of paper health records needed for signature(s) that are located in the incomplete record area for distribution to appropriate service lines. * Promptly completes all incoming requests for medical records and other medical forms. * Promptly completes all outgoing requests for medical records and other medical forms for all facility departments. * Routes requests for medical information and other correspondence to appropriate person or entities, ie. Transferring Physicians or Facilities (ROI). * Assists in locating and identifying records and reports. Other Requires Tasks* Utilizes basic knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and coding to research and collect information for various medical studies and research projects. * Participates in approved quality improvement focused reviews. * Assists with capture and reporting of health record documentation deficiencies as needed. * Performs analytical tasks associated with the resolution of "coding" errors. * Filing, scanning and uploading of documents into the facility's EMR. * Maintaining records within standards of compliance. * Maintain healthy boundaries. * Maintain regular contact and open communication with families as needed. * Demonstrate good strategic and problem-solving skills. * Ensure that documentation is timely, consistent, clear and articulate. * Accept and utilize supervision. * Address problems noted by supervisor. * Demonstrate willingness to accept responsibility. * Pursue professional development through participation in education and training programs. * Function well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff. * Maintain good communication. * Reporting any concerns to immediate supervisor. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications* High School diploma or equivalent. * Minimum one (1) year experience in health information management field. * Health Information Management preferred. KnowledgeMedical record keeping procedures, office terminology, procedures and equipment, medical terminology, the disease process, regulations governing the maintenance of medical records, the standard classified nomenclature of diseases, ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, CPT, E/M and Behavioral Health terminology. State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws; Drug-Free Workplace Policies; Workplace Violence; Corporate Integrity & Compliance Program; Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health; Customer and Personal Service; Mathematics; Education and Training; Clerical; Computers and Electronics; Reporting.SkillsDependability, tact, confidentiality, organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Active listening, Speaking, Coordination, Social Perceptiveness, Critical Thinking, Judgment, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension.AbilitiesMaintain a variety of medical records neatly and accurately, follow detailed oral and written instructions, apply coding and indexing systems to medical records, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, recognize inconsistencies and omissions in medical record. Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Written and Oral Expression, Problem Sensitivity, Written and Oral Comprehension, Speech Clarity and Recognition#CBWe offer great benefits including 401(k), paid time off plan, medical, dental, vision, and much more. Advanced Recovery Systems, a national integrated behavior healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We invite you to learn more about us at our website !The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEOWe are proud to be a drug-free workplace. OptionsApply for this job online ApplyShareEmail this job to a friend ReferSorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later.Share on your newsfeedConnect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

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