Kellie Bowman
Edwardsburg,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk with proven expertise at Elkhart Clinic Care Center, LLC, in managing medical records and ensuring HIPAA compliance. Skilled in dictation processing and electronic filing, I excel in teamwork and problem-solving, enhancing workflow efficiency and maintaining patient data confidentiality. Committed to accuracy and quality in all documentation.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Records Clerk
Elkhart Clinic Care Center, LLC
Elkhart, IN
1986 - Current
- Maintained medical records with strong focus on accuracy, safety, and confidentiality.
- Provided backup clerical and recordkeeping support to keep daily operations moving.
- Answered telephone calls, routed callers to proper contacts, and documented messages.
- Organized charts, forms, correspondence, and reports according to facility policy.
- Kept filing system aligned with medical record requirements and release procedures.
- Cross-referenced indexes and released medical records only to authorized persons.
- Prepared records and correspondence to support facility needs.
- Managed dictation processing from voice record creation through transcription and printing.
- Reviewed transcribed documentation for accuracy and submitted completed work for approval.
- Distributed approved documentation from physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided clerical support to transcription staff and resolved department transaction issues.
- Retrieved medical data for dictation processing and answered inquiries from physicians, staff, outside agencies, and individuals.
- Assisted with statistical reports, templates, and training for new employees.
- Performed office duties in environment requiring sitting, standing, bending, reaching, lifting up to 40 pounds, and use of standard office and clinical equipment.
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment. Ability to distinguish letters and/or symbols. Requires normal range of vision and hearing and absence of color blindness.
- TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS.
- Office environment
- EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates processing and preparation of dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals from creation of the voice record, transcription of the voice record by medical transcriptionists, and printing of transcribed dictation.
- Review and verifies all transcribed documentation.
- Prepares and submits for approval all transcribed documentation.
- Distributes approved/signed transcribed documentation received from physicians/healthcare professionals.
- Provides clerical support to medical transcription staff; investigates and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the department.
- Retrieves medical data used for processing/preparation of dictation.
- Respond to inquiries from physicians, staff, and outside agencies and/or individuals regarding dictation/transcription.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary or assigned.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical records procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of a computer keyboard and ability to type 30 – 35 wpm. Familiarity with e-mail and fax machines. Skill in English grammar and spelling. Ability to work efficiently, communicate well with others, and be a team player. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Familiarity with the state and federal regulations governing the release of Health Information. Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, reports, and other correspondence.
- Performs specialized office or clerical support tasks that require previous knowledge of department or company procedures.
- JOB/AUTHORITY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Workers Supervised: N/A
- Supervised by: Transcription Manager
- TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Requires sitting, standing, bending, and reaching. May require lifting up to 40 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, calculators, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment. Ability to distinguish letters and/or symbols. Requires normal range of vision and hearing and absence of color blindness.
- TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Office environment
- EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates processing and preparation of dictation by physicians and other healthcare professionals from creation of the voice record, transcription of the voice record by medical transcriptionists, and printing of transcribed dictation.
- Reviews and verifies all transcribed documentation.
- Prepares and submits for approval all transcribed documentation.
- Distributes approved/signed transcribed documentation received from physicians/healthcare professionals.
- Provides clerical/technical guidance and leadership and supervisory support to medical transcription staff; investigates and resolves problems related to transactions handled by the department.
- Retrieves medical data used for processing/preparation of dictation.
- Responds to inquiries from physicians, staff, and outside agencies and/or individuals regarding dictation/transcription.
- Assists with the development and preparation of statistical reports, templates, and normals required by physicians/healthcare professionals and medical transcriptionists.
- Assisted with training of new employees.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as necessary or assigned.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of medical records procedures. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of computer keyboard and ability to type 30 – 35 wpm. Familiarity with e-mail and fax machines. Skill in English grammar and spelling. Ability to work efficiently, communicate well with others, and be a team player. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Familiarity with the state and federal regulations governing the release of Health Information. Ability to prepare and maintain detailed records, files, reports, and other correspondence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwardsburg High School
Edwardsburg, MISkills
- Medical terminology and HIPAA compliance
- Records administration and audits
- Release of information management
- Records indexing
- Administrative support
- Report preparation
- Records retention and processing
- Electronic filing and imaging
- Microsoft Excel and word processing
- Quality control and attention to detail
- Supply chain management
- Problem-solving and teamwork
- Independent work skills
- Word processing software
- Quality control checks
- Supply ordering
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Work well independently
- Multitasking Abilities
- Microsoft office
Custom
A
Timeline
Medical Records Clerk
Elkhart Clinic Care Center, LLC
1986 - Current
High School Diploma -
Edwardsburg High School