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POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for the organization, analysis, assembly, and follow up of patient medical records from patient care providers for inpatient and discharged residents. Answers telephone calls to the main department line and directs or supplies needed information to the customers. Responsible for release of authorized patient information. Responsible for detecting, observing and reporting compliance variances to the Director of the Health Information Management department or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer or hospital hotline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma and excellent communication skills with one year of experience in long term care setting, preferred. Previous medical records experience is highly preferred. Must have considerable initiative and judgment to involve collecting and analyzing medical record data. Must be able to work under pressure and in conditions of frequent interruptions. Must have computer and WordPerfect skills.