Ward Clerk

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Maintains files of medical records and performs other clerical duties as required.

Ensures proper maintenance of patient charts/records.

Works in compliance with guidelines for release of information.

Files and retrieves medical records in appropriate files, maintaining files in a fashion which is conducive to rapid retrieval of records.

Prepares lab shipments and files results.

Utilizes electronic health record system for inquiry purposes, enters and sends data, and generates reports.

Answers phones and greets visitors and patients and assists with scheduling.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Answer telephones & route calls to the appropriate person.


* Monitor and distribute incoming mail, both email and postal delivery.


* Greet visitors and patients as applicable and conducting them to the appropriate location or person as needed.


* Maintain inventory of facility supplies and replenish supply as needed, including ordering staff uniforms & name tags.


* Compile and maintain medical records of both the in-centerand home patients in the dialysis facility according to company policies and proceduresand in compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.


* Store or dispose of obsolete files when appropriate according to the procedures defined by the Fresenius Medical Care Compliance Records Managementdepartment and in compliance with Federal,state and local regulations.


* Assist with Daily Validation reports/process.


* Coordinate facility accounts receivable and account payable functions, including creating PO's, receiving and scanning all relevant documents and assist with travel reimbursement as needed.


* Prepare lab slips and tube labels for routine and non-routine blood work.


* Pack boxes for shipment and then direct these to the appropriate laboratory as required.


* Assist in the collectionof data to support the completion of facility reports, such as Continuous Quality Improvement reports, comorbid documentation, TAP reports.


* Assists with month-endreporting requirements and generate reports as needed.


* Assists in auditingrecords for ongoing compliance with medical records standards.


* Maintains accurate records of hospitalization, patient travel, etc.

to facilitatecoordination of patient scheduling, ancillary testing, etc.


* Prepare medical records for facsimile or mail related to travel, transplant, disability and others.


* Organize travel for patients by contacting and providing requested medical records.


* Coordinates with transientpatient paperwork.


* Coordinates transfer placements and confirmations along with Clinical Manager.


* Confirm admissions paperwork is completed and sent to designated department(s), such as billing, by collecting, faxing and scanning.


* Assist with medical appointment referrals and scheduling.


* Assist with tra...