Medical Records Tech

New York Oncology Hematology has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Records Tech in Amsterdam, NY.
REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required.Years of experience necessary for each level.level I - entry level position requiring 0-3 years experience, preferably in a medical office setting.level II - Minimum three years experience, preferably in a medical office setting.level III - Minimum of five years office experience, preferably in a medical office setting.Previous experience in a medical records department.


SCOPE:

Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Pulls charts for scheduled appointments in advance according to guidelines. Copies, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized. Documents all processes.
Locates missing charts as needed. Assists in preparing and filing all internal and external correspondence and medical reports into patient' medical record according to filing system. rts and files all returned charts pulling any outguides. Picks up outguides at designated locations and returns to Medical Records.
Pulls charts, files outguides, and delivers requested charts to designated locations. Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly. Replaces damaged charts as needed, and/or starts a second volume when chart space has been maximized.
Assists in purging deceased and inactive charts as scheduled and according to guidelines. Pulls charts, dates and stamps and attaches encounter form. Drops encounter form when there is a cancellation. lls charts for telephone messages and delivers to physicians, nurses and medical assistants. Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes.
Keeps a record of new patients for weekly physicians meeting and pulls appropriate charts. Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff. Keeps inventory and orders office supplies as needed. Runs office errands as needed. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office. Covers for other front office functions as requested. Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.