Medical Records Clerk - HOU

About the position

The Medical Records Clerk position at HOU NEXT Oncology is a full-time role responsible for the preparation, scanning, labeling, and maintenance of medical records. This position supports the research team in ongoing clinical studies while ensuring compliance with HIPAA guidelines and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, scan, label, and maintain medical records for the practice.
• Create and maintain patient medical records in both electronic and paper formats.
• Gather patient records from various sources while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
• Scan and attach medical records into the electronic medical record system according to established guidelines.
• Communicate the availability or unavailability of medical records to healthcare providers.
• Handle medical record requests and ensure compliance with HIPAA for patient care-related releases of information.
• Assist in purging deceased and inactive charts as scheduled.
• Guide and train less experienced staff as needed.
• Maintain a positive attitude while working with the research team.
• Stay current with all required training and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of HIPAA guidelines.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage workflow independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks quickly and appropriately with minimal guidance.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.