• Medical Records Clerk

    St Croix Hospice (Mendota Heights, MN)


    Medical Records Clerk

    Job Details

    Level

     

    Entry

     

    Job Location

     

    Mendota Heights - Mendota Heights, MN

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    High School

     

    Travel Percentage

     

    None

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    Job Category

     

    Admin - Clerical

     

    Job Posting Date(s)

     

    Start Date

     

    05/29/2025

     

    The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for compiling, processing, and maintaining patient health information in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the practice in a timely manner. This is an onsite position at the Mendota Heights home office Monday-Friday 8 AM- 4:30 PM.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

    + Converts paper charts into EHR by scanning and uploading into EMR.

    + Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient's medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity.

    + Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures.

    + Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release and confidentiality.

    + Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; ensures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems.

    + May receive incoming requests including opening mail, telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client.

    + Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area.

    + Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments

    + Carries out responsibilities in accordance with client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations.

    + Maintains confidentiality, security, and standards of ethics with all information.

     

    The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

    Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or equivalent

    + One to two years of experience working with medical records preferred

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel required

    + Working knowledge of medical terminology required

     

    The hourly base range for this role is$24-28 annual base salary. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: geographic location, relevant education, applicable certifications, depth of experience, and special skillsets. The total compensation package for this position may also include the opportunity to participate in employee benefits including our medical/dental/vision/pet insurance, disability and life insurance, paid time off, and 401(k) retirement plans, subject to applicable plan terms, and/or eligibility for other compensation.