Health Records Specialist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Socorro, TX

6d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates the encounter or episode process for the customer/patient including looking ahead in the schedule to ensure all the information needed for the appointment is in the patient chart.Coordinates the encounter or episode process for the customer/patient including looking ahead in the schedule to ensure all the information needed for the appointment is in the patient chart.

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED is required

Responsibilities

• Maintains record keeping and filing system in accordance with departmental system, classifies, sorts and files correspondence, records and other documents accordingly.
• Purges files in accordance with policy.
• Answer telephones, takes and relays information and messages.
• May answer routine questions regarding hospital and departmental operations, policies and procedures.
• Retrieves information from files as requested and assembles data.
• Responsible for following confidentiality guidelines while duplicating material using photocopy machine.
• Responsible for mailing or faxing requested material to other PHS facilities and other appropriate facilities.
• Maintains and fosters effective public relations with patients, providers and the public by listening, responding, and documenting customer phone and walk-in inquiries and issues.
• Ensures the accurate and timely compilation and maintenance of medical record documentation.
• Pulls charts for next day and same day appointments, inserting out-guides in place of medical record.
• Prepares charts for visits.
• May perform chart analysis, obtains appropriate signatures.
• Assists in gathering information and statistics together for the preparation of reports/audits.
• Listen, analyze, answer and resolve customer phone, walk in and appointment care inquires or complaints.
• Research loose papers to ensure proper patient identification is available to file paper in the proper medical record.
• Track disclosures for HIPAA
• Track records sent to storage.
• Ensure all Urgent Care notes are sent to patient s PCP
• Maintaining all logs associated with medical records.
• Coordinate and Place reminder calls for provider schedules when necessary
• Schedule Appointments when necessary
• Responsible for accurate and timely collection of insurance information on patient at time of arrival
• Accurately posts receipts to customer accounts
• Is able to enter HIPAA disclosures online

Benefits

• All benefits-eligible Presbyterian employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group term life insurance and other optional voluntary benefits.
• Presbyterian's Employee Wellness rewards program is designed to provide you with engaging opportunities to enhance your health and activate your well-being.
• Earn gift cards and more by taking an active role in our personal well-being by participating in wellness activities like wellness challenges, webinar, preventive screening and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED