DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionPRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standard and patient's rights.
- Stay up to date with organization communication and directive.
- Track and monitor the entire release of information process until the requested medical records are received including faxing of medical requests to providers, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities- Record requests completed timely as stated in Medical Records Procedure.
- Reviews the quality and legitimacy of each request and determines if information can be released.




- Checks for properly executed authorization to release medical information on designated patients- Maintains working knowledge of state statutes on authorization requirements and related fees for copies and/or viewing- Enters and logs all requests into the release of patient information software system within the electronic health record and/or excel.
- Maintains thorough knowledge of "Release of Information" policies and procedures guide and uses keen judgment in releasing information to a wide variety of requestors, including physicians, healthcare providers, attorney, patients, state agencies, insurance officers, etc.- Review patient medical records to identify incomplete, missing or inaccurate information.
- Enter, update, and track deficiencies in the electronic medical record (EMR) system- Provide monthly report of outstanding chart deficiency to supervisor.
- Meet established deadlines and productivity standards for chart completion and deficiency resolution.
- Assist with any scanning and archiving records.
- Answers phone as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.EQUIPMENT:- Computer and Printer- Copy Machine- Fax Machine- TelephoneEDUCATIONAL/SK

📌 Medical Record Clerk (Ares)
🏢 Cleveland Area Hospital Holdings
📍 Ares