This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12808689Dental Records Clerk (Bilingual)

　　Job Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-time

　　Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Director of Community Cares

　　Supervision Responsibilities: No

　　Essential Role: Provides critical support to staff in the medical clinicby supplying accurate and timely maintenance, retrieval, anddistribution of patient medical records.

　　Duties & Responsibilities:

　　Maintains the medical record files; sorts, files and collatesinformation such as laboratory and pathology reports and clinic notes;files into the correct patient medical records file in the appropriatesequence and in accordance with established procedures.

　　Pulls charts for designated reasons; upon request of other staffmembers, for messages, prescription refills, or lab reports. Assignsmedical problems as priority for scheduled appointments per establishedprocedures.

　　Files and retrieves medical records in accordance with establishedfiling system and predetermined priorities; researches lost or missingrecords in accordance with established procedures.

　　Examines patient medical records for completeness and ensures allrequired information is included; refers to supervisor for any noteddeficiencies.

　　Scans RX refills into telephone encounters; ensures the correct pharmacyand providers are listed; assigns telephone encounter to the correcttriage nurse for the provider.

　　Prints medical records in order of receiving for Release of Informationrequests: doctors offices, patients, lawyers, insurance companies, etc.Maintains excel spreadsheet documenting charges (if applicable).Documents patient records appropriately.

　　Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the medical records area.

　　Assists in the development and documentation of protocols related to hisor her job functions.

　　Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

　　Qualifications:

　　Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Graduate of an accredited medical records program preferred.

　　Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish required

　　Experience

　　Previous medical office experience or background in general office work.

　　Previous electronic medical records experience preferred.

　　Additional training or experience in office procedures and medicalterminology preferred.

　　Technical Skills

　　Must possess a thorough knowledge of modern office practices,procedures, and equipment, including computers, copiers, and otherstandard office equipment.

　　Ability to work independently, organize, monitor, and adjust work asnecessary to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

　　Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.

　　Excellent organization skills and commitment to accuracy.

　　Able to provide innovative input into the development of the officeenvironments and its processes.

　　Behavioral

　　Ability to strongly embrace and personify the mission and values ofGraceMed with socio-economic and cultural sensitivity in mind.

　　Must display good verbal and written communication skills, and be ableto professionally receive and follow oral instructions.

　　Learns new concepts and procedures quickly.

　　Work Schedule:

　　Normal schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm., schedulemay vary.

　　Working Conditions:

　　Medical office setting. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods oftime. Bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 50lbs.) may be required.Interaction with physicians, patients and other office personnel. Mayinvolve contact with angry, upset or ill persons. May involve potentialexposure to blood and body fluids and other hazardous substances. Musthave visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computer. Musthave auditory acuity to handle phone calls.

　　The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, asan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requiredof personnel so classified.

　　This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (May1995).

　　Confidentiality: As an employee of GraceMed Health Clinic, Inc., you arebound by principles of medical ethics. You have both a legal and moralobligation to protect the privacy of our patients. In the course of yourwork, you will have access to confidential information regardingpatients, and/or the practices\' confidential business. It is essentialthat you refrain from any discussions regarding personal informationabout a patient, a patient\'s condition, a patient\'s finances,proprietary company information, and/or the practices\' confidentialbusiness with any third person. This includes, but is not limited to,other employees, your spouse, family or friends. CONFIDENTIALITY IS SOIMPORTANT THAT ANY BREACH OF THIS POLICY WILL BE CONSIDERED GROUNDS FORTERMINATION. Review and signature of the Agreement is a condition ofemployment.