Medical Records Specialist
Jazz Imaging•San Jose, CA
•$28 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
The Medical Records Specialist at Jazz Imaging plays a crucial role in managing and organizing patient information to support healthcare processes. The ideal candidate understands the importance of patient privacy and the need to maintain confidentiality at all times. Moreover, they should possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to make accurate entries in digital and physical record-keeping systems.
Requirements
- An associate degree in health information technology or a related field is required.
- At least two years of work experience in healthcare information management or in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is essential.
- Excellent data entry and administrative skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with healthcare professionals.
Nice To Haves
- A bachelor's degree in health information technology or a related field is preferred.
- Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) would be an advantage.
- Proven experience with electronic health records (EHR) and other hospital information systems would be beneficial.
- To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must embrace challenges, be adaptable, and have a good understanding of medical procedures and terminologies.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and updating patient records in both electronic and paper formats. This includes details about medical history, treatments, test results, and diagnoses.
- Accurately coding health information data for reimbursement and research. This requires understanding and leveraging coding conventions and medical terminologies.
- Completing high-volume data entry tasks while minimizing errors and maintaining high standards of data integrity.
- Aiding in the processing of medical claims by ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
- Ensuring patient confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
- Communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information.
- Performing regular audits and quality checks to validate the accuracy of records.
Benefits
- Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off including vacations, holidays, and sick days
- Continuing education and training opportunities
- Wellbeing programs, including fitness memberships and mental health support
- Opportunity to collaborate with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
