Patient Records Clerk - 40 Hours/Pocasset

Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual. Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

SUMMARY:

The Patient Records Clerk is responsible for managing the medical records of the facility, including preparing, storing, and retrieving patient health records.  This position works independently or as part of a Medical Records department.  The Patient Records Clerk reviews medical records for compliance with approved policies.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare closed records for storage.
• Locate, collect, and perform clerical audit of and file patient records.
• File material correctly inpatient records.
• Retrieve patient records from storage areas.
• Collect, tally, and collate patient evaluation and other data.
• Respond to external and internal requests for patient record information.
• Type discharge summaries as required.
• Participate in quality improvement studies and work groups or committees as assigned.
• Maintain pleasant professional manner and demeanor in personal interactions and in the handling of telephone inquiries from patients and other interested parties.
• Correctly file numerically and alphabetically.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Able to carry out verbal and written instructions and to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written form.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the job.  

• Education: High School Diploma or comparable experience working with medical records.
• Experience: Computer literate with the ability to perform computer data entry accurately and ability to learn new computer applications.  Prior experience in auditing, managing and maintaining patient records. 
• Skills: Knowledge of computer programs used to maintain patient record data. Must have the ability to lift and carry 25 pounds of records while walking up and down stairs from one area to another. Ability to reach, bend and stoop to remove and replace filed records.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: N/A

 BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts 
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match 
• Personal financial management services
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance

Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer.