Medical Records Clerk

Short Hills Surgery Center, located in Millburn, N.J. is seeking a HIM Medical Records Clerk to join our exceptional healthcare team. SHSC is a fast-paced, AAAHC-Certified state of the art facility. Our multi-specialty same-day surgery center has all the accreditations of a traditional hospital, but we set a higher standard for physician and nursing care. The result: our high patient satisfaction scores and low infection rates. Our 25,000-square-foot facility features six major operating rooms, two minor surgery rooms, and 24 recovery beds, including four private rooms, all within an upscale, comfortable atmosphere.Ambulatory surgery experience is preferred. Hours of operation are 6:00am to 6:00pm Monday Friday. Must be flexible to the changing needs of the department and willing to learn new systems. Knowledge of EMR systems a plus but not necessary.Pay range is $18-$22 per hour based on experience.Essential functions include:Responsible for meeting the requirements of the state DOH and Medicare for the Medical Records department.Ensures that medical records are complete and accurate, and conform to accepted Medicare and state DOH standards. Any variations noted are reported to the HIM & Credentialing Manager.Coordinates and participates in the checking of charts for deficiencies. Reports physicians with delinquent charts according to the medical staff bylaws. Reports incomplete and delinquent charts.Participates in and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in all medical records functions, such as compiling, analyzing, indexing, analyzing and filing of permanent records of patients.Educates personnel in indexing, filing, preparation and display of information, and transcription.Coordinates and monitors the release of confidential information in accordance with rules and regulations, federal regulations, and state statutes of privileged information for requests from insurance companies, attorneys, patients, and subpoenas.Participates and represents the Medical Records unit in various center committees and medical staff committees as assigned.Assists in scanning or copying medical record as required for the billing process as needed.Prepares and distributes all requested reports as needed. Educate physicians and their staff regarding the transcription process and template creation.Conferences with transcription company and serves as a facility liaison to resolve transcription concerns.Input all needed data into Patient monitoring program. Complete all mandatory fields.Provides and maintains accurate statistical reports.Courteously answers the phone promptly, identifies self, takes messages and communicates needs with team members in a friendly manner.Maintains appropriate medical records logs.Obtains Patient monitoring program reports as needed.Qualifications: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.We offer competitive compensation and a friendly, dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to contribute to their own and company enrichment initiatives.A competitive Health and Wellness Benefit Plan is available for the eligible candidate. Only candidates meeting eligibility requirements will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: Up to $22.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayEducation:High school or equivalent (Required)Work Location: In person