About the position
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and processing patient medical information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation. This position involves assembling medical records, analyzing them for deficiencies, and assigning deficient records to appropriate providers in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. The specialist will also collect, prepare, and scan patient records, prepare and distribute various documents, and retrieve records for chart processing and continuation of care. Additionally, the role includes performing release of information functions while maintaining confidentiality and performing clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and managing office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assembles medical records and analyzes for quantitative deficiencies.
- Assigns deficient records to appropriate providers per regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Collects, prepares, and scans patient records according to established procedures.
- Prepares and distributes documents such as physician reminder notices and suspension lists.
- Retrieves records from various areas for chart processing.
- Retrieves patient records for continuation of care and Health Information Management operations.
- Performs release of information functions while protecting the security of medical records.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
- Performs related clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, and answering telephones.
- Operates a PC, scanner, copier, and other office equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1 year of relevant experience within a medical/clinical office setting.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite products.
Nice-to-haves
- Medical records experience preferred.
- Course in medical terminology preferred upon hire.
- Coursework in anatomy and physiology preferred upon hire.
