Medical Records Clerk Resume Samples

A Medical Records Clerk duty is to manage the patient’s health file in a healthcare facility. Some common work activities mentioned on the Medical Records Clerk Resume include the following – preparing new patient records, gathering demographic and personal information from patient, ensuring medical records are assembled in an organized manner, retrieving records from offsite storage chart facilities, making sure all files are kept confidential and protected, supplying necessary documents to nursing department, and completing clerical duties such as processing admission procedures and discharge records; and responding to e-mails.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities expected on resumes include – understanding of medical terminologies, solid grasp over HIPAA medical privacy policies and principles, and fluency in using electronic health record technologies. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum expected education; however, possessing prior medical office experience will be advantageous.

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Medical Records Clerk Resume

Summary : Medical billing and coding specialist with 22 years providing administrative and patient support in medical office settings as a Medical Records Clerk. Advanced knowledge of private insurance processes, policies, and coding. Background in billing, collections, appointment setting, records management and maintenance.

Skills : ICD-10 Coding, Close Attention To Detail, Patient Chart Auditing, Billing Solutions, TrakNet, and Others Medical Terminology, Data Entry, Filing, Fax, Fast Learner, General Office, HIPAA, Internet, and Keyboarding.

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Description :

  1. Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
  2. Actively maintained a current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-9 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third party requirements regarding billing.
  3. Resourcefully used various coding books, procedure manuals, and online encoders.
  4. Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
  5. Accurately selected the proper descriptive code when more than one anatomical location was indicated.
  6. Researched questions and concerns from providers and provided detailed responses.
  7. Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
  8. Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.
  9. Diligently filed and followed up on third party claims. Researched questions and concerns from providers and provided detailed responses.
  10. Researched CPT and ICD-9 coding discrepancies for compliance and reimbursement accuracy.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Management
Education
Education
MBA


Medical Records Clerk Resume

Objective : 3 years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Seeking to secure a position which will allow me to utilize my exceptional customer service and organizational skills, along with my teamwork, dedication, adaptability, and independent thinking abilities. To work for an organization that will offer long term employment plus the opportunity for professional growth and advancement.

Skills : Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Spreadsheet, Powerpoint, Filing, Customer Service, Copy Machine, Scanning, and Attention To Detail.

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Description :

  1. Excelled in a role requiring the ability to handle a variety of customer service and administrative tasks and resolve medical chart issues with expediency.
  2. Diligently monitored and maintained a tracking system of 2000 inmate medical record charts.
  3. Ensured inmate charts were pulled and ready for medical, dental and mental health appointments on a daily basis.
  4. Prepared all incoming medical files for processing into the prison facility.
  5. Processed inmate medical files for release, transfers, court appearances and deportation.
  6. Provided administrative support and coordination to ensure contract compliance with three governing agencies.
  7. Directed and coordinated with other medical staff to ensure job functions, prison personnel and inmate needs were being met in a professional and efficient manner.
  8. Created and maintain functional procedures for the department to handle daily objectives.
  9. Actively created and developed manuals to ensure proper compliance with all governing agencies.
  10. Prepared and processed both incoming and outgoing correspondence and medical files both inter complex and Arizona department of correction (ADOC) wide.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Associate


Receptionist/Medical Records Clerk Resume

Objective : 3 years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. An adaptable, resourceful and enthusiastic individual with experience in the health care system. My approach is to integrate my knowledge and experience in the clinic or hospital setting for an ambitious and expanding company.

Skills : Excellent Interpersonal, Results Driven, Team-Player, Organizational, Planning, Written, and Verbal Communication, Bilingual: Spanish & English.

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Description :

  1. Creates new medical records and retrieves existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents; assigning and recording new record numbers; verifying existing record numbers; inputting and recording locations to computer; delivering records.
  2. Gathers patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices; retrieving information from the automated printer.
  3. Maintains master patient index by completing an assigned portion of daily audit trail; corrects and communicates problems according to established procedures.
  4. Initiates the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
  5. Maintains record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
  6. Retrieves medical records by following chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
  7. Delivers charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
  8. Keeps health care providers informed by communicating availability or unavailability of the record.
  9. Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
  10. Maintains patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
MA

Medical Records Clerk I Resume

Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Seeking to obtain an Office/Clerical position in which my customer service, bookkeeping, personal, clerical and general office skills will contribute to greater office efficiency and productivity.

Skills : Customer Service, Communication, Multi-Tasking, Detail Oriented, Strong Written, and Verbal Communication 10-Key 9K KSPH Insurance ICD-9, CPT Coding Scheduling, Bookkeeping.

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Description :

  1. Gathering patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices; retrieving information from the automated printer.
  2. Keeping health care providers informed by communicating the availability or unavailability of the record.
  3. Benefits coordinator- provide benefit orientations, enrollments, claims processing and self-billing of insurance.
  4. Processing and maintain all status reports and pay changes, both on computer and paper system.
  5. Calling health plans to obtain eligibility and benefit coverage for home health care.
  6. Obtaining authorizations, and also doing re-authorizations for all patients.
  7. Calling the doctor's office to obtain more information if needed for authorization.
  8. Responsible for ensuring that all patients receive the necessary medication and supplies they need as outlined in physician orders.
  9. Working closely with the pharmacy, nursing, and warehouse to determine schedule needs and availability to ensure appropriate patient care.
  10. Coordinating monitors and schedules patient care across all clinical areas.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Nursing

Medical Records Clerk/CNA Resume

Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Competent, results-driven, self-starter. Thrive in the fast-paced work environment. Talented, energetic, meticulous attention to detail. Experienced and dependable.

Skills : 35-45 WPM, Ten Key By Touch, 30 Years Customer Service, Strong Team Player, Logician Charting Program, Allscripts EHR/EMR, Epic Hospital Records Systems, Strong Telephone Etiquette, and Multi-Tasking.

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Description :

  1. Maintaining both electronic and paper medical records of nursing facility residents assuring completeness and accuracy.
  2. Ensuring all appropriate signatures are obtained and filed timely in the medical record.
  3. Uploading physician progress notes, history and physicals, and discharge summaries into electronic medical records; file paper copy into the unit chart; thin charts on a regular basis.
  4. Processing medical records requests from outside sources in a timely manner per guidelines.
  5. Assisting staff with needed forms and reports related to medical records, i.e., retrieving resident test results from various healthcare facilities.
  6. Arranging resident medical appointments for the long term nursing units; arrange transportation and family accompaniment for appointments.
  7. Receiving, organizing and managing monthly "changeover" paperwork from units at the beginning of the new month.
  8. Updating the medical record with ICD-10 codes monthly for the therapy department.
  9. Organizing the medical records department, including assembling older records for storage.
  10. Organizing and maintaining charting, filing, answering phones and performed insurance verification.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Medical Coding

Medical Records Clerk I Resume

Headline : 6+ years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Ability to organize vast amounts of information and data while paying close attention to details.

Skills : Phones, Customer Service, Computer, Data Entry, Filing, Fax, Fast Learner, General Office, HIPAA, Internet, Keyboarding, Knowledge Of Medical Terminology, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Organized, Powerpoint, Sales, and Typing.

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Description :

  1. Maintaining medical records operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
  2. Ability to build relationships with medical teams, physicians and nurses.
  3. Completing medical record by reviewing information; notifying health care providers of record deficiencies; tracking outstanding records.
  4. Extensive experience in handling and maintaining a huge volume of medical records.
  5. Filing x-ray reports, lab reports, referral letters, and other medical record correspondence in the correct patient's medical records.
  6. Resolving medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
  7. Maintaining historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems; filing documents.
  8. Providing medical record information by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies.
  9. Maintaining patient confidence and protects clinic operations by keeping the information confidential; following release-of-information protocols.
  10. Maintaining the stability and reputation of the clinic by complying with legal requirements.
Years of Experience
Experience
5-7 Years
Experience Level
Level
Executive
Education
Education
Certification

Medical Records Clerk II Resume

Objective : Experienced Medical Records Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and healthcare industry. Strong healthcare services professional.

Skills : Customer Service, Copy Machine, Scanning, Attention To Detail, Fast Learner, Facebook, Typing, Medical Terminology, Data Entry, Computer, Internet, and Inventory.

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Description :

  1. Responsible for pulling doctors appointments, reports, and filing hospital reports.
  2. Separate faxes and separate them to the correct doctor's medical records clerk, and sort through all the mail and put it in its correct place.
  3. File charts for 10 doctors that came out of dictation and reports.
  4. Look up patients' information on our EMR computer systems and answering the phone to assist patients, lawyer's offices and rehab places.
  5. Duties included pulling charts for doctors' messages from patients taking them to the nurses and backing up triage when needed.
  6. Took messages off our phone system and took to the nurse, if nurses weren't there I had to page them or the doctor.
  7. Filing all charts and helping in medical records when no file clerk available.
  8. Backed up medical records by answering the phone to assist patients with their questions.
Years of Experience
Experience
2-5 Years
Experience Level
Level
Junior
Education
Education
Certification

Medical Records Clerk Resume

Summary : 13+ years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Looking for a place where I can expand, as well as a place where it has room to grow. I am very interested in learning new things and using the information that I do know, towards my career.

Skills : Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Spreadsheet, Powerpoint, Customer Service and Answer Phones, Stock, and Retail Sales.

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Description :

  1. Taking requests from patients and doctors offices for films and/or reports.
  2. Scheduling people for appointments and prep them for their exams. (x-ray, MRI, ct, SONO, Mammo, & bone densitometry) file/organize patients charts and files.
  3. Greeting patients at the front desk, give them any necessary paperwork and check it to make sure it was filled out properly.
  4. Be able to put together b-readers and send them out to get reviewed and dictated.
  5. Setting up patient registration and questionnaires for the next day for each modality.
  6. Backing up for the operator- pick up the phone and be able to direct people to the right department.
  7. Training any new employees for the front desk, medical records or scheduling.
  8. Logging tickets in for any add/remove MD's from the system as well as logging tickets if any providers information has changed.
  9. Covering medical records supervisor duties when the supervisor is out on leave printed x-ray and SONO films as well as burn patients exams onto CDs.
Years of Experience
Experience
10+ Years
Experience Level
Level
Senior
Education
Education
Associate

Medical Records Clerk/Receptionist Resume

Summary : 7 years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Seeking to excise my professional skills, medical skills, and other experiences in a sound ethical manner. To adhere to and support the mission, vision, values, goals, philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedure of any establishment.

Skills : Teamwork & Collaboration, Superb Planning Customer Oriented, Technology Knowledge, Solutions Oriented, Adaptable, Dedicated, Innovative, Self Motivated, Leadership, Oral & Written, and Quick Learner.

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Description :

  1. Helped in answering phones, scheduling appointments, dealing directly with providers and nurses.
  2. Helped with scanning the patient's documentation into each patient's chart through practice partner.
  3. Trained all incoming employees on scanning documentation into the patient's chart.
  4. Received payments and post payment, dropping to paper and billing secondaries.
  5. Contact insurance companies, doing follow up on unresolved payments, verifying insurances information.
  6. Inform the patient of their future appointment and relay any instructions, it is documented in their file.
  7. Organized and maintained charting, filing, answering phones and performed insurance verification.
  • Adhered to hipaa confidentiality practices regarding access to, and release of, patient health information.
  • Years of Experience
    Experience
    7-10 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Executive
    Education
    Education
    MBA

    Medical Records Clerk Resume

    Objective : 2 years of experience as a Medical Records Clerk. Looking to secure a position with a stable and profitable organization, where I can be a member of a team and utilize my business experience to the fullest.

    Skills : Customer Service, Reporting, Administrative Writing, Microsoft Office, Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Supply Management, Inventory Control, and Verbal Communication.

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    Description :

    1. Gathered patient information by collecting demographic information from a variety of sources; interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices; retrieving information from the automated printer.
    2. Maintained master patient index by completing the assigned portion of daily audit trail; corrects and communicates problems according to established procedures.
    3. Initiated the medical record by creating and processing the patient care record folder.
    4. Maintained record availability by processing charts into the department; using chart mark-off procedures; facilitating chart location activities.
    5. Retrieved medical records by following chart-out procedures; documenting reasons charts cannot be retrieved for statistical and follow-up purposes.
    6. Delivered charts to assigned areas of the hospital by following established routing procedures.
    7. Maintains continuity of work operations by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
    8. Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping the information confidential; following release-of-information protocols.
    Years of Experience
    Experience
    2-5 Years
    Experience Level
    Level
    Junior
    Education
    Education
    Diploma