Medical Records Specialist

Family Life Care•Orange Park, FL

About The Position

Family Life Care is a leading provider of compassionate home health care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Home Health Medical Records Specialist to join our team and ensure the accuracy and compliance of our patient records. Job Summary: The Home Health Medical Records Specialist will manage and maintain patient health records in compliance with federal and state regulations, including HIPAA. This role involves organizing, reviewing, and updating medical documentation to support high-quality patient care and efficient operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in health information management or related field preferred.
2+ years of experience in medical records management, preferably in home health or a similar healthcare setting.
Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to organize and filter data using Microsoft excel.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
Positive attitude and a team player

Responsibilities

Set up new patient clinical records.
Maintain the patient tracking system to document the status and dates of important documentation events.
Scan and file documents in the patient electronic health records (EHR) system.
Deliver documents to physicians requiring signature via fax and other electronic means.
Track the return of signed documents and follow up with non-returned documents.
Review medical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Process requests for medical records from authorized parties while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Collaborate with other FLC staff to ensure timely documentation of patient care.
Perform regular audits of records to identify and correct discrepancies.
Answer inbound calls and route appropriately.
Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.