Medical Records Associate, 36hrs, Days
About The Position
The Medical Records Associate maintains the Medical Records System and serves as a resource for retrieving and filing Medical Records. Responsible for the daily filing of medical documentation in the appropriate patient records. Also responsible for the processing of discharges for the agency. At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Requirements
- High School Diploma.
- Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of customers and or agency staff.
- General knowledge in customer service.
- Ability to develop, maintain tracking systems and generate reports.
- Ability to think critically.
- Attention to detail and efficiency.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple activities and tasks while maintaining strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Proficient with computer programs and applications, including, but not limited to: Internet Explorer, Microsoft Office programs, Access, as required.
Nice To Haves
- Additional office-based training.
- 1-3 years in an office setting, preferably medical office related setting.
- General understanding of medical terminology.
- Familiar with medical record format and systems.
Responsibilities
- Controls and manages release and return of Medical Records according to written procedure, law, and regulation.
- Prints completed, or partial medical record as assigned, requested, and determined to be allowable to established laws, regulations, and agency guidelines.
- Accesses, as needed and upon appropriate request, Patient Health Information through computer system.
- Manages admissions and discharge documentation, ensuring accurate caseload and census information.
- Manages MD orders to maintain clinical record integrity.
- Manages signature control form.
- Obtains Face to Face forms from physicians as needed.
- Follows up with managers of clinicians not responding timely to requests for clarification, missing, or supplemental documentation.
- Performs miscellaneous word processing activities.
- Participates in activities that enhance self-competence and the agency’s performance improvement program.
Benefits
- This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
