Medical Correspond Clerk - Kaiser Permanente : Job Details

Under general supervision & in accordance w/ established policies & procedures, reviews requests or subpoenas received from outside providers, agencies, schools & attorneys. Obtains & abstracts charts in response to requests, completes forms & mails information. Assist requestors or patients by telephone or in person.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Abstract clinical &/or demographic data from patient charts
• Compile medical data from patient charts
• Respond to request for medical information form outside sources
• Obtain authorization to release patient information
• Request charts
• Create graphs & charts
• Collect & compile cumulative data & statistics
• Complete work sheets by tallying activities
• Prepare periodic reports
• Enter data into automated systems
• Perform on line inquiry functions
• Assist patients w/ personal correspondence needs
• Maintain & update user manuals
• Maintain records of committee meetings
• Monitor & maintain protocol books
• Organize & maintain department files, records, handbooks & manuals
• Record & maintain activity log
• Train & orient new or less experience personnel
• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedure question & assisting in problem solving
• Compose memos
• Participate in special projects & studies
• May take dictation & transcribe dictated materials
• May take & transcribe minutes of meetings
• Format & type narrative correspondence & reports
• May type statistical data & reports
• Type check request, materials requisitions & other forms
• Performs other clerical duties as assigned
• Assume other activities & responsibilities as directed
• Works designed HealthConnect work queues as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clerical experience

Knowledge of medical terminology

Knowledge of PC & Office applications

Typing 45 WPM

Ability to use a computer keyboard to perform assigned duties

Able to read, write & follow oral & written instructions

Notes:

• EE may be assigned to WLA medical center for staffing coverage as needed
• This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.