What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE?
JOB TITLE: Medical Records Specialist (Also known as HIS)
DEPARTMENT: Patient Access
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Responsible for a variety of tasks in health information services such as; processing electronic and paper health information for the release of information; data analysis to ensure completeness of records for chart completion; retrieval, prepping, scanning and indexing of paper documentation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)
- Responsible for extracting information for a medical record that is relevant for clinical care.
- Responsible for building the chart recommendation patient health profiles between EMR databases.
- Assists with performing weekly audits to ensure chart prep is complete and all other department tasks are following appropriate timelines.
- Responds to requests from Clinical staff for charts or medical information.
PAY RANGE: $24-28/hr to start (dependent upon experience)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Colonial Life Elective Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Profit Sharing 401K
- HSA
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
- 8 paid holidays per year
- FMLA
This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Qualifications:EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of medical terminology.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Minimum of two years’ experience in Medical Records setting preferred.
2. Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
3. Computer experience required.
Salary : $24 - $28