Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Medical Scheduler and Records Clerk is to enter Home Health clinical/patient information, scheduled visits, input personnel related data, and billing information into the patient’s electronic medical records system.

Job Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate or equivalency (College Preferred).

Experience: One-year general office experience.

Skills: Excellent computer skills required, excellent interpersonal and organizational skill. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. The ability to type 40 to 50 WPM.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in a routine office environment. Noise level may be moderately high, the ability to work a flexible schedule and extended hours.

The ability to travel locally and some exposure to inclement weather. Possible exposure to toxic materials, toner, etc.

Physical and Mental Effort

Prolonged sitting and some standing required. The occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to fifty pounds.

Frequent need to stoop, kneel and reach while accessing files. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Required problem solving skills.

Essential Functions

Ensures accurate entry, access, and retrieval of data base information.

Generates necessary reports for management.

Enters patient information to generate schedules and regulatory forms.

Performs special projects and other duties as requested.

May assist with the billing, payroll, and filing procedures.

Promotes agency philosophy and mission by presenting a positive image to patients, families, physicians, and community agencies.