Medical Records Clerk PT

Western Carolina Surgery Center is hiring a PT Medical Records Representative!

Welcome to Western Carolina Surgery Center, where compassionate care and innovative technology come together to deliver exceptional outpatient surgical services!

At Western Carolina Surgery Center, we believe that health and care are inseparable. Join us and be part of a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional care and making a difference in our community, one patient at a time!

• The Medical Records Clerk is in charge of managing patient health files in a facility. Also known as Health Information Clerks, their duties include filing records, assisting in audits, and collecting information.
• The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, processes, and administrative duties.
• To excel in this position, the candidate should also demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills
• Gather patient demographic and personal information
• Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to laws and regulations.
• Help with departmental audits and investigations.
• Distribute medical charts to the appropriate departments of the hospital.
• Maintain quality and accurate records by following the ASC's procedures.
• Ensure patient charts, paperwork and reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Make sure all medical records are protected and kept confidential.
• File all patients' medical records and information.
• Supply the nursing department with the appropriate documents and forms.
• Complete clerical duties including answering phones, responding to emails, and processing patient admission and discharge records

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1-2 years of hospital or medical records experience preferred.
• Knowledge of The AAAHC standards as it relates to medical records.
• Ability to use time wisely in preparing work area to meet high‑paced demand.
• Show a genuine desire to work and improve the center as a whole.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and non‑verbally in a professional manner.
• Must be able to adhere to hospital financial and admitting policies.
• Ability to promote positive relationships with patients and staff.
• Must have problem solving and decision making skills.
• Professional appearance.
• Must demonstrate excellent phone etiquette and exceptional customer service skills.

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

USPI, underscores relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first‑class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.