JOB SUMMARY   The Medical Records Clerk will provide the continuity link between patient medical data and services provided to the patient. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Schedules patient appointments. * Assists the patient with appropriate selection of a primary care provider. * Actively participates in team-based meetings/huddles. * Assists with keeping track of the patients test results and referrals. * Contacts other providers / facilities to obtain appropriate medical records. * Registers all new patients in the Electronic Medical Record System (EMR). * Verifies existing demographical information for all current BSHC patients in the EMR. * Starts a patient visit note in the EMR once the check-in process is complete. * Prepares income evaluations for sliding scale patients when necessary. * Responsible for patient check-out process through the EMR system including scheduling follow-up visit, if appropriate, and accepting payment for service. * May perform cash handling operations and/or end of day reconciliations with funds and EMR-generated report. * Follows established policies, procedures, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standard. * Adheres to the terms and conditions set forth in BSHC’s corporate compliance program. * Ensures confidential information in accordance with BSHC’s policy and current HIPAA regulations. * Performs other duties as assigned.   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or equivalent. * Associates degree preferred. * Experience in routine office work and general computer knowledge. * Ability to work in a friendly and courteous manner with staff and patient.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. * Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.