Medical Records

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers has beautiful state-of-the-art integrated Cancer and Women's Centers, with locations strategically located throughout the Valley. Each one provides a superior cancer care environment with a full spectrum of cancer related services for patients. Our multi-disciplinary team approach includes surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, women's centers, diagnostic imaging services, social service support, nutritionist, integrative services, and genetic counseling.         

Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing quality, comprehensive cancer care which respects the values and needs of each individual.         

Overview: We are looking for motivated, professional and friendly individual to work in our Health Information Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for the documentation and record-keeping of health information of patients. Would need to follow record release policies and procedures and HIPAA rules and regulations. Respond and complete record requests in a timely manner, along with enter data in an accurate and efficient manner.         

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:                  

• Scans documents and enters into patient charts in an accurate and efficient manner.         
• Enters demographic and emergency contact information for patients into EMR.         
• Maintains upcoming appointments; scans active charts in prior to appointment; logs in appropriate scanned chart log and into patient demographics window.         
• Conducts quality checks on scanned charts; destroys and logs appropriately.         
• Monitors incoming faxes; sorts and processes accordingly, accurately and efficiently.         
• Completes medical record requests in a timely fashion.         
• Imports dictation daily, corrects errors, corresponds with Providers regarding issues and faxes dictation to cc’d Providers daily.         
• Enters new Provider information into external directory or makes changes as necessary.         
• Tracks missing dictations and logs; notifies Physicians; updates frequently with reminders.         
• Responds to physician requests as needed.                 

Knowledge and Skills:                  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Internet.         
• Excellent communication skills.         
• Medical terminology and ability to recognize different types of patient reports.         
• Maintains a professional, helpful, positive attitude which contributes to teamwork.         
• Knowledge of record keeping procedures and policies preferred.         
• Knowledge of governmental, legal and regulatory provisions related to patient records and HIPAA preferred.                 

Education & Qualification Requirements:                  

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a medical records department preferred.         
• Medical Oncology experience preferred.                  

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package including health insurance, 401K and a great working environment. We are an EOE. 

Visit our website at www.ironwoodcrc.com. "Outsmarting Cancer One Patient at a Time"