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Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Medical Records Clerk

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeClarion, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school graduate.
  • Medical Records or Health Information Management experience is required.
  • Completion of a Medical Coding course is required, and certification as a Professional Coder (CPC) is required upon completion of the course.
  • Three years of experience in Health Information Management is required.
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
  • Knowledge of DSM-V and ICD-10-CM coding and ability to abstract charts.
  • High proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft products.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and move frequently as required by the job.
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, and read for long periods; reach above and below the waist; turn, twist, and manipulate office equipment.
  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks and multiple assignments under deadlines and short notice.
  • Ability to participate in crisis prevention intervention.
  • Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.
  • For scribing duties, a valid nursing license is required to dictate discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

  • Manage, organize, and maintain patient health records, ensuring their accuracy, confidentiality, and accessibility for healthcare providers.
  • Retrieve medical records for providers, patients, external sources, and staff.
  • Ensure records comply with HIPAA and other federal regulations and maintain the confidentiality and security of patient information.
  • Close medical records, including ensuring all required forms and signatures are present.
  • Perform chart assembly and analysis, coding using ICD-10-CM and DSM-V, and abstracting.
  • Keep the Medical Records Department organized.
  • Assist with performance improvement studies.
  • File records and conduct record reviews.
  • Respond to internal and external customer inquiries.
  • Intervene and assist with aggressive patients when required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to code diagnoses using DSM-V and ICD-10-CM coding manuals.

About the Company

Universal Health Services

Manages hospitals and behavioral health facilities

Universal Health Services operates a network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and ambulatory centers across the United States. It generates its services by acquiring and managing healthcare facilities, then integrating them under centralized operating practices to deliver patient care. The company’s offering is the management and provision of hospital and behavioral health services, with a focus on standardized clinical operations, economies of scale, and nationwide coverage. What sets UHS apart is its long history of growth through acquisitions, its size and scale in both acute and behavioral health markets, and its ability to integrate new facilities while maintaining consistent care quality. Its goal is to provide high-quality healthcare across a broad network, improve patient outcomes, and sustain long-term value for shareholders by expanding access and efficiency in hospital and behavioral health services.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Upper Merion Township, Pennsylvania
Founded
1978

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