PT Medical Records Clerk

NC Specialty Hospital is currently seeking a part time Medical Records Clerk. North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH) is a private physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. Its commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a high ranking in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics ophthalmology ear nose and throat as well as sports medicine oral plastic podiatry general surgery interventional radiology pain management reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical Dental Vision Insurance Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Director of HIM this position prepares the medical record for completion by physicians and other allied health care professionals.

Job Responsibilities:

Scans the paper medical record into the electronic medical record after discharge.

Maintains proper confidentiality of medical records and ensures limited access to the department.

Responds to medical record requests within the hospital in a timely manner.

Follows all applicable laws and regulations regarding the release of information and the maintenance of medical records including those that relate to the age and legal status of the patient.

Prioritizes work assignments and accomplishes tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

Utilizes automated processes and clinical information systems appropriately and efficiently.

Identifies potential risks to patients: identifies risks to patients in order to reduce incidence of injury; identifies actions to eliminate minimize or report risks; identifies procedures to follow in the event of an incident; reports processes for common problems failures and user errors.

Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day-to-day activities of the position.

Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care personnel and strategic issues.

Skills & Abilities:

Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.

Able to make sound reasonable decisions

Highly organized

Ability to concentrate on many simultaneous detailed requests

Demonstrates accountability professionalism openness; is receptive to change and exhibits creativity and innovation

Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop excellent working relationships with patients patients family members physicians and hospital staff

Seeks guidance direction and assistance when needed

Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Effective communication skills; both orally and written.

Computer skills needed.

Strong problem-solving skills

Training & Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

One (1) to two (2) years minimum experience working in Medical Records in a hospital setting required

Previous experience with customer service in a healthcare setting is required

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. Southpoint Surgery Center offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check.