SENIOR MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK 0071
An employee in this class establishes and/or maintains
the medical records filing system of a medical facility. Positions involve specialized
clerical work that requires thorough knowledge of the International
Classification of Diseases coding system and understanding of medical
terminology, anatomy and vital statistics.
Records are subject to audit for accuracy and completeness. Work is performed under the supervision of an
administrative supervisor and a medical director who is available for
consultation as necessary. Supervision
may be exercised over one or more Medical Records Clerks or general clerical
employees. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES
Establishes and/or maintains the
medical records filing system of the facility;
Supervises the maintenance of medical records, checking
for accuracy and completeness and obtaining any missing documentation;
Codes and indexes according to
current diagnostic classification system;
Compiles, prepares, types and
maintains statistical reports based upon facility records;
Processes requests from outside
agencies for medical information relating to patients;
Records minutes at medical staff
conferences;
Supervises clerical employees who
assist in the maintenance of medical records.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough knowledge of medical record keeping principles
and practices including standard diagnostic classification; thorough knowledge
of medical and anatomical terminology and disease etiology as required for the
proper classification and maintenance of medical case records; thorough
knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to patient record confidentiality;
ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations accurately and with
reasonable speed; ability to prepare statistical reports based on the analysis
of medical records; ability to plan and supervise the work of personnel in a
manner conducive to full performance and high morale; good judgment; physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
PROMOTIONAL
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Medical Records Clerk or Medical Records Clerk (Spanish
Speaking).
R06/02/11
SUFFOLK
COUNTY
Competitive