Medical Records Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree.
• At least 4 years of experience in a health care setting.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize work scheduling.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others professionally.
• Basic computer skills, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• Medical record experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull records accurately and in a timely manner for patient care, quality review, and audits.
• Protect the confidentiality and security of patient-related information.
• Coordinate the release of medical information to insurance companies, lawyers, and state and federal agencies.
• Verify authorizations to release protected health information in accordance with agency policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
• Log all record requests in the Medical Records Database.
• Review and attach signed Physician Orders in Worldview and elevate orders to Escalations according to protocols.
• Scan and index incoming medical record documentation, including authorizations, to the appropriate chart.
• Process HCHB workflow tasks, including MRS Notes, Start of Care documentation, and faxing Episode Summary Reports to hospitals in accordance with Federal COPs.
• Print and send Patient Instructions to patients in accordance with Federal COPs.
• Monitor and process incoming mail addressed to Medical Records.
• Answer incoming calls to the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.