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Texas County Memorial Hospital Hiring for Medical Records Clerk Job at Houston, MO Full Time
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Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
Job Posting
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Records
Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Under the supervision of the Director of Medical Records, the Clerk II performs clerk duties, answering the telephone, processing and/or relaying messages, assisting department visitors and directing them to appropriate personnel. Retrieves and distributes medical records to the requesting department. Files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing system. Check birth certificates and type and mail to Registrar. Assemble patient charts following discharge. Assisting director with preparation of reports as needed. Cross training in other areas of the department. Other duties may be assigned.
Education: High School Diploma or GED; education in medical terminology and computer skills.
Experience: Knowledge of computer office programs and various office machines. Typing skills preferred. Experience working with public and ability to deal diplomatically with said public. Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent customer service skills and phone skills.
Licensure, Registration, Certification: None required.
Mental/Physical Requirements: (may be met with or without reasonable accommodations): Intense mental concentration for long periods of time required to complete duties. Work is primarily sedentary (90-95% of time spent at computer terminal). Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching are required. Must be able to lift 20 lbs. from the floor and from overhead, and 40 lbs. from waist height; exercise good body mechanics in execution of essential duties, including appropriate back and neck posture.
Working Conditions: Standard office conditions. Work involves some interruptions by telephone, employees and visitors.
Age-Specific Competencies: Persons generally grow and develop in stages that are related to their age. Age specific competence means that the employee is aware of physical, psychosocial and/or learning needs of patients of different ages. Employees consider these needs when planning and providing care for the patient or when interacting with the patient or family.
Human development can be divided into eight stages. In each stage the individual has a primary task to accomplish or master. Each task is important throughout the life span but is most critical at a particular stage.
- Infant (0-1 year): The infant must learn to trust that his/her needs will be met.
- Toddler (1-3 years): The toddler must learn to develop a sense of himself as an independent person and gain self-confidence and self-control.
- Pre-school child (3-6 years): The pre-school child must develop a sense if initiating (being able to explore the world and start projects).
- School age child (6-12 years): The school age child must develop a sense to his/her own self-worth through accomplishments and interaction with others.
- Adolescent (13-20 years): the adolescent must develop his/her own identity.
- Young adult (21-43 years): The young adult must develop close relationships.
- Middle adult (44-65 years): The middle adult must develop a sense of community and assume responsibility for others.
- Older adult (65 years and older): The older adult must come to understand the meaning of his/her life in terms of what has been accomplished.
Texas County Memorial Hospital is a tobacco-free smoke-free facility.
