Electronic Patient Records Clerk

FITCHBURG, MAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Community Health Connections

• Job overview

  The Electronic Patient Records Clerk at Community Health Connections maintains and manages electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient data and compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The clerk is responsible for data entry, scanning medical records into electronic charts, preparing and sending medical records release requests, maintaining orderly filing in NextGen, handling mail and record requests, ensuring HEDIS reports are completed, and supporting team efforts in patient care.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a High School Diploma or GED, electronic medical record training or equivalent experience, medical office experience, bilingual English/Spanish skills, computer proficiency, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to type 50 words per minute.

• Work environment and culture

  The role requires commitment to the health center's mission and values, working in a fast-paced, physically demanding office environment with a team-oriented approach.

• Company information

  Community Health Connections is a healthcare provider focused on patient care and compliance with medical record standards.

Company overview

Community Health Connections is a non-profit organization providing comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations in North Central Massachusetts. They offer primary care, dental, behavioral health, and specialty services, generating revenue through a combination of government funding, grants, and patient fees based on a sliding scale. Established in 2002, the organization has grown to operate multiple health centers, emphasizing community-focused care and accessibility. Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve, regardless of patients' ability to pay.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight your experience with electronic medical records, data entry accuracy, and familiarity with HIPAA compliance, as these are central to the Electronic Patient Records Clerk role at Community Health Connections.

• Emphasize your bilingual English/Spanish skills, typing speed of 50+ words per minute, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience in a medical office environment to align with the job requirements.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Community Health Connections' corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and other healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.

• Connect on LinkedIn with staff in the Patient Records or Health Information Management division at Community Health Connections; use ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to patient care or asking about their experience with NextGen EMR systems.

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