Medical Records Clerk

Overview

Join the transformative Southcoast Behavioral Health team and be part of a difference-making journey every day!

Southcoast Behavioral Health, located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, is a premier mental health treatment center with 192 beds. We serve pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, as well as adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing and maintaining a patient medical records.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient's medical record.

• Create medical record files.

• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.

• Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.

• Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.

• May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.

• Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.

• Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record information.

• Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.

• Perform medical record audits.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not applicable

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