Medical Records Assistant - Days

UAB St. Vincent's•Birmingham, AL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Assistant works in the Imaging department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham North Tower Imaging. The department provides X-ray, bone density (DEXA), CT, MRI, and ultrasound services, with a strong focus on specialized breast imaging, and is the only department at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham that performs invasive breast procedures. The position supports the department through clerical management of records and documents, including filing, retrieval, distribution, maintenance, and authorized release of medical information. The role follows procedures and protocols for record handling and complies with state and federal confidentiality requirements. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. The work location is UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, a Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more.

Requirements

High school diploma equivalency or one year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
Required professional licensure or certification may be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform clerical functions related to filing, retrieval, and distribution of documents and medical records in the assigned area.
Arrange and store incoming records according to procedure and protocol.
Find, research, and answer authorized users’ questions about records and files.
Purge materials according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements.
Periodically inspect materials or files to ensure correct placement, legibility, and proper condition.
Release information from medical records in response to properly authorized requests, following state and federal regulations protecting health information confidentiality.