Medical Record Information Specialist - Health Information Management - FT DAYS

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing and providing access to medical records while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy. The specialist handles requests for medical information, coordinates with external agencies, and maintains the integrity of patient records. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a high-volume workload under pressure.

Requirements

40 wpm typing and/or data entry experience
Problem solving skills
Medical terminology
Ability to prioritize work and organize time
Able to communicate effectively
Must be able to work independently as well as with co-workers, other staff professionals, patients and visitors
Must be able to handle stress and pressure and have the ability to make decisions

Nice To Haves

1 year medical office experience
HIPAA compliance training

Responsibilities

Answers request for medical information from various requesters after determining the need to know and proper authorization is received.
Answers all subpoenas for medical records, and has affidavits signed by appropriate records custodian.
Works with Risk Manager to ensure reliability of medical information in all legal charts.
Coordinates with copy service to ensure all records are copied in a timely fashion to meet deadlines.
Liaison with district attorney’s office, courts, police agencies and public health regarding legal availability and restrictions on requested health information.
Receives and routes telephone calls courteously and appropriately.
Monitors fax machine for incoming request.
Maintains confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Works independently, prioritize work, organize time efficiently and attend to detail.
Handles stress and pressure and have the ability to make decisions.
Communicates effectively, both in person and on the telephone.
Files and purges records as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.