Medical Records Clerk
Location
South Africa
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$1.5K / month
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Medical Records Clerk
NIVA Health
• Receive, request, and process medical records to ensure timely and complete documentation. • Review patient records, extrapolating and summarizing pertinent clinical information for case management. • Communicate with healthcare providers and case managers for missing documentation. • Send medical orders and track their completion, ensuring accurate paperwork. • Maintain organized electronic medical records by entering, updating, and tracking patient data. • Track pending documentation to reduce delays in patient care. • Facilitate communication between providers, case managers, and administrative teams regarding patient records. • Participate in administrative projects and process improvement efforts.
Job Requirements
- Meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in all record-keeping tasks.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, able to manage high volumes of paperwork with competing deadlines.
- Comfort working independently and collaboratively within a remote, cross-functional team.
- Proficiency in data entry, EMR systems, and digital communication tools.
- Understanding of healthcare privacy laws, especially those pertaining to HIPAA compliance.
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