Lead Medical Records Specialist

Skillcloud HCM • South Portland, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Chest Medicine Associates is seeking a Lead Medical Records Specialist to oversee day-to-day administrative and clerical functions related to medical records and supervise medical records staff. The role supports physicians and technicians by preparing, retrieving, processing, scanning, and sending patient records while maintaining their security and confidentiality.

This position is onsite in South Portland, Maine, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Chest Medicine Associates provides specialty care in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine and has served patients throughout Maine and southern New Hampshire for more than 35 years.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three years of experience working with medical records in a medical office setting.
• Understanding of medical terminology.
• Proficient computer skills, including electronic medical record and EMR database experience.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and state regulations pertaining to healthcare records.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, motivated, and a team player.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite in South Portland, Maine, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medical records staff.
• Prepare patient charts in anticipation of appointments.
• Obtain patient medical records from outside systems for physicians.
• Retrieve patient medical records for physicians and technicians.
• Process medical record requests and releases.
• Receive and scan medical records into the electronic medical records system.
• Maintain a database of daily office notes.
• Send outgoing records.
• Protect the security of medical records and maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit-sharing plan
• PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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