Medical Records Specialist

Brightli • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Record Specialist is responsible for acquiring medical records and treatment information from area hospitals / providers. Monitors and maintains all communication for enterprise Health Information Management (HIM) department including phones, faxes and emails. Daily tasks include but are not limited to; HIM phone bank coverage; daily verification of “Batches” received from clinical sites; monitoring outstanding hospital discharge information; communicating with the System’s clinics to ensure that continuity of care documentation is available in the client’s Electronic Health Record (EHR); supplying back-fill for HIM department needs.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience in medical records management or related area preferred
• Good organizational skills and detail oriented
• Advanced experience with computers, i.e., data entry, and Microsoft programs.
• Proficient in medical terminology
• Comfortable collaborating with all customers
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to manage multiple assignments
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• All other duties as assigned by HIM Manager

Responsibilities

• Prompt, compliant, consistent, efficient delivery and retrieval of release of medical records.
• Responds to any and all verbal and written requests for information and documents in required turnaround times.
• Manages multiple department email distribution groups; CIN – Medical Records Support, Discharge Summary Tracking, Document Imaging.
• Effectively communicates with all internal and external customers.
• Collaborates with internal departments and healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of medical records.
• Updates and reviews medical records by reviewing information, notifying health care providers of record deficiencies and tracking outside records.
• Scans, indexes and quality reviews documents not entered into EMR.
• Assists with working the Hospital Discharge Summary Request Tracking.
• Follows established System and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Federal and State standards regarding insuring proper disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Benefits

• Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
• Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
• Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
• Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
• Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED