Medical Records Specialist

Behavioral Health Services North Inc•Morrisonville, NY

22d•$0 - $20

About The Position

BHSN is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage the maintenance, accuracy, and retrieval of medical records in accordance with regulatory standards. The role is expected to provide an exceptional patient experience at every interaction, aligned with the organization’s core values. It also supports other departments, including customer experience, and requires training and support across potential areas of interdepartmental work. Assigned programs may include outpatient behavioral health clinics, school-based services, crisis services, substance abuse services, and rehabilitative programs. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Local and regional travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Teams.
Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation for local and regional travel.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience preferred.
Experience with electronic health records or software applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare clients’ medical records for electronic or physical storage and review them for accuracy and completeness.
Process incoming medical-record requests, review releases of information before sending records, and log requests in the electronic medical record system.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
Provide support when requested for compliance and external agency audit activities.
Support other departments, including customer experience, and provide support across potential areas of interdepartmental work.
Perform other duties as assigned.