Medical Records Specialist - Hospice
About The Position
The Hospice Medical Records Specialist assembles and distributes medical records according to established procedures. The role scans records into patients’ electronic medical charts, tracks documents, prepares and sends verbal orders and other materials to providers, and conducts regular record audits. It also monitors incoming faxes and assists with updating, ordering, and printing forms and documents. The specialist coordinates with contracted outside agencies and serves as a telephone liaison for referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff. The role may also involve answering calls and providing basic information about services, as well as communicating with patients, clients, and families about arrangements for starting care or services. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with scheduled hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Work is primarily in-office; after a successful training period, the position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with one remote workday per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Two years of office experience; medical-field experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Office experience in the medical field.
Responsibilities
- Scan medical records into each patient’s electronic medical chart.
- Track incoming and outgoing medical documents daily.
- Prepare and send verbal orders and other documents to physicians and other providers as needed.
- Conduct regular medical-record audits and follow up on needed corrections.
- Monitor and follow up on incoming faxes.
- Assist with updating, ordering, and printing forms and documents as needed.
- Coordinate with contracted outside agencies for patient needs.
- Serve as a telephone liaison with referral sources, outside agencies, health professionals, and field staff as needed.
- Receive incoming calls and provide patients, clients, and referral sources with basic information to help them access appropriate services as needed.
- Communicate with patients, clients, and families about arrangements for initiating care or services as needed.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Holiday pay.
- 401(k).
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Health savings account with company contribution.
- Emotional, spiritual, and bereavement support system.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
