What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist - Jacksonville, FL position at CareSpot Urgent Care?
Position Summary
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for reviewing and processing requests for medical records by patients and authorized third parties. Duties also include scheduling depositions and conferences with providers and/or the Medical Records Custodian.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Reviews all requests for appropriateness of release and obtain authorization as required.
- Identifies and appropriately complies with release of records requiring special handling.
- Files all properly executed authorizations to release confidential information in the medical record.
- Processes medical records and billing information requests and submit to requester in a timely manner.
- Schedules Medical Records Custodian and/or Provider depositions and conferences as applicable.
- Maintains medical records request tracking log.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Skills and Education
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
Experience:
- One (1) year experience with Electronic Medical Health Records
- Proficiency with MS Excel Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to work independently/self-motivated
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Must be highly organized/detail oriented, and able to work within specific timelines/deadline
Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While working the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, life, carry, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
The essential functions of this role will be performed in the corporate office.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time Off