Medical Records Clerk Resume Guide

Determined medical records clerk with 4+ years of experience organizing and maintaining medical records for large hospitals. Proven ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environments. In previous roles, increased patient satisfaction scores by 22% due to prompt resolution of inquiries. Seeking to leverage organizational skills to streamline operations at ABC hospital.

Amicable medical records clerk with experience working in both hospital and clinic settings. Key strengths include data entry accuracy, filing/retrieval efficiency, and excellent interpersonal skills when interfacing with patients. At ABC Hospital, managed medical records for an average daily patient load of 200 while also providing secretarial support to the on-staff physician. XYZ Clinic commended me for increasing provider productivity by 10% through optimized scheduling and appointment reminders.

Seasoned medical records clerk with more than six years of experience working in fast-paced medical environments. Key strengths include maintaining confidentiality, entering and retrieving data accurately, and providing excellent customer service. In previous roles, decreased turnaround time for patient request fulfillment by 27% and boosted staff satisfaction ratings by 21%.

Accomplished medical records clerk with 6+ years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Seeking to leverage my experience and knowledge to improve patient care at XYZ hospital. At ABC, received “Employee of the Month” 3 times for excellent performance. Maintained up-to-date medical records for 500+ patients while providing support to 20+ doctors and nurses.

Dependable medical records clerk with 4+ years of experience in a hospital setting. Skilled in organizing and maintaining patient medical files, verifying insurance benefits, and scheduling appointments. Seeking to leverage multitasking abilities to support the smooth operation of the ABC medical clinic.

Hard-working medical records clerk with 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced medical office. Seeking to leverage organizational and multitasking skills to grow with XYZ. At ABC, maintained 100% accurate patient records while greeting up to 30 patients per day. Consistently recognized by management for being pleasant and helpful with patients.

Proficient medical records clerk with 10+ years experience in a variety of clinical settings. Proven ability to review, compile, and maintain patient medical records while adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines. Key achievement: Implemented an electronic medical records system that increased efficiency by 35%. Seeking a challenging position where I can utilize my experience and skills to benefit the patients and staff at ABC Hospital.

Driven medical records clerk with 8+ years of experience working in a hospital setting. Proven ability to handle confidential patient information and maintain accurate medical records. Seeking to leverage extensive knowledge of ICD-9/10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to streamline operations at XYZ Hospital. At ABC, increased efficiency by redesigning the filing system for incoming patient charts.

Well-rounded medical records clerk with 2+ years of experience in medical settings. Proven success in organizing and managing medical records while providing excellent customer service. In previous roles, increased patient satisfaction scores by an average of 4%. Currently seeking a challenging role at ABC hospital to leverage my skills and abilities.

• Improved data organization by developing a new filing system that decreased retrieval time by 30%.
• Scheduled and oversaw the transition of patient medical records to electronic health record keeping, ensuring no data was lost in the process.
• Revised outdated policies and procedures for handling patient medical records, increasing compliance with HIPAA regulations by 15%.
• Structured and led training sessions for new staff on proper medical records management techniques, decreasing onboarding time by 2 weeks.
• Successfully converted 10 years worth of paper medical records into digital format, freeing up valuable storage space in the process.

• Optimized medical records management process, resulting in a 15% decrease in processing time.
• Processed an average of 500 medical records per day and maintained 100% accuracy.
• Spearheaded the digitization of paper medical records, reducing storage costs by $1,000 per month.
• Facilitated the release of patient information to authorized parties in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Actively participated in meetings with department heads to discuss updates and improvements to medical records management process.

• Diligently maintained and updated medical records for 500+ patients, ensuring that all information was accurate and up to date.
• Streamlined the retrieval process for medical records by implementing a new filing system; this reduced retrieval time by 30%.
• Mentored 2 new medical records clerks on proper record-keeping procedures and techniques.
• Retrieved patient files in response to requests from doctors, nurses, insurance companies and lawyers; provided copies of records as requested while maintaining confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitored incoming data for accuracy and completeness before entering it into the medical record database; this prevented errors in patient data entry by 98%.

• Competently maintained and updated patient medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Utilized a variety of software applications to input, store and retrieve patient data; achieved 99% data entry accuracy rate.
• Achieved significant reductions in filing times by implementing a new organization system for paper medical records; cut average per-file processing time from 15 minutes to 5 minutes.
• Assessed patients’ needs and directed them to the appropriate care provider based on their individual situation; coordinated follow-up appointments as needed.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and other members of the healthcare team; consistently received positive feedback from patients regarding recordkeeping services provided.

• Advised patients on medical records retrieval process and status of their requests.
• Verified accuracy of patient information in medical files and updated records as needed.
• Developed efficient filing system for new patient intake forms and documents.
• Resourcefully located missing charts and completed paperwork using hospital database tools.
• Followed up with patients post-discharge to ensure all required documentation was received.

• Entered patient medical information and vital signs into electronic health records system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
• Communicated with patients, physicians and other health care professionals to obtain missing or incomplete medical information.
• Represented the organization in a professional manner at all times, providing exceptional customer service to patients, families and visitors.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives to help ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Reliably performed all duties in a timely and efficient manner, meeting or exceeding expectations for productivity and accuracy levels.

• Prepared and processed medical claims for over 500 patients, ensuring that all required information was accurately included and submitted in a timely manner.
• Formulated new patient files and archived existing ones according to strict confidentiality guidelines; updated and maintained records on a daily basis.
• Effectively communicated with insurance companies regarding claim status and coverage details; compiled data and prepared reports per request.
• Compiled patient histories, test results, diagnoses & treatments into comprehensive medical records; assisted doctors with retrieving important information during consultations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of HIPAA regulations to ensure compliance when handling sensitive patient information; provided guidance to other staff members on proper protocol.

• Demonstrated initiative and accuracy when completing daily tasks, such as data entry of patient information into the electronic medical records system, scanning and filing of documents, and retrieval of records for clinicians.
• Accurately maintained medical records in accordance with established policies and procedures; investigated and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Introduced a new system for tracking patient appointments and follow-up visits, which resulted in a 15% decrease in missed appointments.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, visitors and other members of the healthcare team.

Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
American Health Information Management Association
May 2017