PRINCIPAL MEDICAL RECORD CLERK

 

DEFINITION:

 Under   direction,  performs  the  work  involved  in  compiling,
 recording,   verifying  and  filing  medical   records;   applies
 knowledge  of  organizational regulations  utilizing  independent
 judgement; provides guidance and instruction to employees and may
 have  charge of a small medical clerical unit; does other related
 duties.

 NOTE: The  examples  or  work  for title  are  for  illustrative
 purposed  only.  A particular position using this title  may  not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Charges charts to authorized staff and personnel.

 Prepares periodic and special statistical reports.

 Records and classifies medical records.

 Answers inquires regarding patients' medical records.

 Locates charts and medical data.

 Provides assignments and instruction to employees.

 May   assist  in  the  planning  and  the  revision  of  clerical
 procedures and office routines.

 Maintains, classifies, indexes, and cross references records  and
 files.

 May have charge of a small medical clerical unit.

 Reviews medical records for completeness.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems  used  by  the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three  (3) years of clerical experience, requiring knowledge
 of medical records and procedures.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees  will  be required to possess a driver's  license
 valid  in  New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle,  rather
 than  employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties
 of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of medical terminology.

 Knowledge of the techniques used to maintain medical records.
 Ability to maintain medical records and files.

 Ability  to  provide  medical information according  to  hospital
 policy.

 Ability to record and classify medical records.

 Ability to prepare reports.

 Ability to review medical records for completeness.

 Ability to provide assignment and instruction to employees.

 Ability  to  utilize  various types of electronic  and/or  manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office,  or
 related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand and  communicate  in
 English  and Spanish sufficiently to perform the duties  of  this
 position.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as  they  can  perform the essential functions of the  job  after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.   If
 the  accommodation  cannot be made because  it  would  cause  the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 LG - 02824                    MCK                 11/1/00

 This job specification is for local government use only.