Medical Records Associate

RAYUS Radiology•Scarborough, ME

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for a Health Information Associate to join their team. They are challenging the status quo by shining light on radiology and making it a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. As a Health Information Associate, you will work to ensure all record requests from patients, referring physicians, attorneys, internal departments, etc. are fulfilled in an appropriate manner and all patient records are accurately maintained.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Data entry experience
Proficient with using computer systems and typing

Nice To Haves

Previous medical records experience
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Ensures that all incoming and outgoing medical report requests are processed on a daily basis
Answers telephone requests for patient files from referring physician offices and patients
Prepares the daily duplicates and reports for delivery by the various courier services
Files and organizes the courier lists of outgoing films and reports
Ships all other items leaving clinic using preferred shipper as needed
Finds and retrieves outside films for doctors, technologists, and research
Communicates with attorney and insurance companies regarding patients
Communicates with patients to ensure they receive the records they have requested
Follows all HIPAA guidelines for release of information
Completes other duties as assigned