Medical Records Specialist
About The Position
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all release of information, specifically medical record requests, in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. The Medical Records Specialist must always safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with PrimeCare’s policy and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
- High School diploma, G.E.D., or work experience commensurate with work experience
- Computer experience
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks
- Comfortable bringing new ideas, process improvement suggestions, and feedback to management
Nice To Haves
- Two years previous medical office experience (preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
- Reviews all medical records forms for completeness and ensures that each provider has initialed, dated, and signed all paperwork before being scanned.
- Sorts, maintains, and scans documents, correspondence, labs, and tests into the electronic medical record within 24 hours following established chart organization.
- Ensures HIPAA, consent for treatment, and other required documents are updated annually and in the medical record.
- Responsible for managing patient health records.
- Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Prepares new patient charts, gathering documents and information from paper sources and/or electronic medical record.
- Ensures medical records are assembled in standard order and are accurate and complete.
Benefits
- 27 days of PTO each year, accrued each pay period
- 3 personal days
- 1 floating holiday
- 8 paid holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage available the 1st of the month following 30 days
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Discretionary 403(b) match and profit sharing after meeting service requirements
- Flexible spending accounts
- Accident & critical illness coverage
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
