Medical Records Assistant

Ascension•Newburgh, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Medical Group is seeking a Medical Records Assistant for their Oncology/Hematology department in Newburgh, IN. This role involves performing clerical functions related to the filing, retrieval, and distribution of documents and medical records. The assistant will arrange and store incoming records, answer questions about records from authorized users, purge materials according to guidelines, and perform inspections to ensure correct placement and legibility. A key responsibility is releasing information from medical records in accordance with state and federal laws protecting health information confidentiality.

Requirements

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Required professional licensure/certification can 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/protocol.
Find, research, and answer questions about records and files from authorized users.
Purge materials according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements.
Perform periodic inspections of materials or files in order to ensure correct placement, legibility, and proper condition.
Release information from medical records in response to properly authorized requests.
Follow all regulations regarding the release of health information whose confidentiality is protected by state and federal laws.