Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Specialist

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as necessary.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Compiles, verifies, and files medical records.
• Reviews medical records for completeness, assembles records into standard order, and files records in designated areas or electronic medical records system.
• Files processed labs, pathology reports and loose correspondence into patient records once physician has reviewed and signed appropriately.
• Responds to requests for information from files according to established policies and procedures.
• Operates computer to retrieve data and file signed correspondence and reports.
• Combines duplicate patient records submitted from patient accounts department.
• Maintains filing system by organizing patient records to ensure records are readily accessible by all departments.
• Answers calls / requests from Clinical staff pertaining to medical records.
• Completes, mails, faxes, and files physician’s transcription documentation.
• Comply with federal HIPAA regulations and practice policies for the privacy and security of patient information; explain the law and company privacy policy to patients as needed; maintain appropriate documentation of access to medical records.
• Selects, pulls, and processes files for year-end purging.
• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ensures that all processing and reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Perform any other functions as required by management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with Electronic Medical Records system