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MEDICAL CLERK, CORRECTIONS

Job Code: 2841
Pay Grade: 800

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

General Functions
   Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patients health records. Performs clerical work of a responsible nature requiring attention to detail and the exercise of judgment in the use of established processes and procedures.

Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Medical/Forensic Records Administrator or designee and is reviewed through audits for accuracy and achievement of desired results.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Ensures all records are maintained and stored in a secure and confidential manner.
  • Reviews all documentation for accuracy and completeness.
  • Scans and indexes Medical Documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
  • Prepares medical files, post entries, and files; and reviews records and charts. Performs auditing duties such as reviewing booking photos and removing orders and medications when patients are released from the correctional facility.
  • Reviews release of Protected Health Information (PHI) forms for completeness and prepares them for copying.
  • Prepares documentation for transportation of records to be stored or destroyed as per Record Retention Schedule as established by the State of Florida Public Records Law.
  • Performs related medical and clerical duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   High school or equivalent and six months medical office experience.

Proficiency in operating a Microsoft Windows desktop computer.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
 
Preferences
   Experience in a Health Information Management (Medical Record) Department.


9/24/2015