Medical Records Clerk III

Job Summary :

Under general supervision and in accordance w / established policies and procedures, reviews charts for deficiencies in documentation required by Joint Commission, Title 22, Bylaws, & hospital policies. Monitors physician chart completion timeliness and performs a variety of clerical duties related to the processing of medical records. Essential Responsibilities :

This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.

• Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Reviews record requests received from outside providers, agencies, schools, and attorneys.
• Verifies that proper authorizations are obtained in compliance w / all State and Federal regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Orders medical records, obtains missing authorization, and verifies that appropriate information is in the record.
• Receives routine telephone inquiries and either assists the caller / requester or routes to the appropriate department.
• Determines urgency of request and appropriate procedure to facilitate requests.
• Obtains necessary authorization to release information.
• Prepares patient charts by ordering the chart, verifying that all information is present, reviewing information for protected health information, then copying chart or passing it to in house copy service.
• Requests are logged in / out in computer system for tracking & disclosure accounting.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting w / other personnel and the public.
• KP Service Standards : Follows LMPs ABCs :
• Takes Initiative : Positive first impression, ask how you can help, and give information.
• Take Responsibility : Solve problems, resolve conflict, assume ownership.
• Take Care : Protect confidentiality, show respect, value differences, and show empathy.
• Take Pride : Neat work area, low noise, be professional, support your team and KP.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications :

Experience

Education

License, Certification, Registration

Additional Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Notes :

Primary Location : California,San Diego,Zion Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Shift : Day

Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Working Hours Start : 06 : 00 AM

Working Hours End : 05 : 00 PM

Job Schedule : Full-time

Job Type : Standard

Worker Location : Onsite

Employee Status : Regular

Employee Group / Union Affiliation : B09|OPEIU|Local 30

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Department : ZION MEDICAL CENTER - Health Info Mgmt Services - 0801

Pay Range : $27.18 - $31.77 / hour

Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time

On-site : Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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