Medical Records

Ironwood Cancer and Research Centers•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers is seeking a motivated, professional, and friendly individual to work in its Health Information Department. The role is responsible for documenting and maintaining patient health information, following record-release policies and procedures and HIPAA regulations, responding to record requests promptly, and entering data accurately and efficiently. The organization provides integrated cancer and women’s care through a multidisciplinary team and is guided by a mission to serve the community with quality, comprehensive cancer care that respects each individual’s values and needs.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and use of the Internet.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to recognize different types of patient reports.
Professional, helpful, positive attitude that contributes to teamwork.
Minimum of one year of experience working in a medical records department preferred.
Medical Oncology experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of record-keeping procedures and policies.
Knowledge of governmental, legal, and regulatory provisions related to patient records and HIPAA.
Minimum of one year of experience working in a medical records department.
Medical Oncology experience.

Responsibilities

Scan documents and enter them accurately and efficiently into patient charts.
Enter patient demographic and emergency contact information into the EMR.
Maintain upcoming appointments, scan active charts before appointments, and record the scans in the appropriate chart log and patient demographics window.
Conduct quality checks on scanned charts, and destroy and log records as appropriate.
Monitor incoming faxes and sort and process them accurately and efficiently.
Complete medical record requests in a timely manner.
Import dictation daily, correct errors, correspond with providers about issues, and fax dictation to copied providers daily.
Enter new provider information into the external directory and make changes as needed.
Track and log missing dictations, notify physicians, and provide frequent reminders.
Respond to physician requests as needed.