Clerk, Mental Health-Adult OPReq #:0000184975

Category:Clerical / Administrative Support

Status:Part-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department:Mental Health-Adult OP

Location:

NPC PLAZA BLDG, 654 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

Job Overview:

A clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining patient information, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and efficient record retrieval within a healthcare setting. Their role involves updating records, managing filing systems and assisting healthcare professionals in accessing relevant patient data.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma

• Strong data entry skills

• Knowledge of HIPPA and client confidentiality laws

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Advanced organization skills

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy

• Familiarity with medical terminology

• Basic computer skills to scan, organize and access electronic health records

• Good time management skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

Preferred:

• One (1) year office or Medical Office experience

Scheduling Requirements:

• Monday Friday

• Part-Time/Day

Essential Functions:

• Performs high volume scanning of patient records

• Prints and faxes patient reports to referring doctors as needed

• Files new medical records

• Pulls charts, records, and other medical information when needed

• Processes expired patient records

• Attends training sessions as required

• Processes patient record requests

• Scheduling appointments

• Answering emails and phone calls

• Welcoming patients at the front desk

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer