Medical Records Specialist

Spectrum Eye Physicians • Hollister, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for processing medical records requests for patients and outside providers, checking insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, scanning medical records, and ensuring HIPAA compliance for all record releases. The specialist will also prep charts for appointments and assist with front desk procedures.

Requirements

• Process medical records requests
• Check eligibility of patient insurances
• Obtain authorizations
• Scan medical records, labs, images, diagnostic tests into Nextech
• Contact patients regarding insurance questions
• Obtain scanned paper charts from offsite storage
• Process record release requests ensuring HIPAA compliance
• Ensure accuracy of entered data
• Prep charts/charge slips for appointments
• Assist with front desk procedures

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Nextech software
• Familiarity with VSP, Eyemed, VHP, Affinity, SCCIPA authorizations
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance

Responsibilities

• Process medical records requests for patients and outside providers
• Check eligibility of patient insurances
• Obtain any VSP, Eyemed, VHP, Affinity, SCCIPA authorizations
• Ensure medical records, labs, images, diagnostic tests are scanned into Nextech
• Contact patient if any questions about their insurance
• Obtain scanned paper charts from GRM offsite storage
• Process all record release requests after doctor reviews them; ensure patient signature is on form and is HIPAA compliant
• Check eligibility of patient insurances-patient should contact their insurance company with our Tax ID#
• Ensure accuracy of entered data
• Prep charts/charge slips for all of the next days appointments
• Assist and learn procedures of front desk position

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed