What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at Community Clinic NWA?
Community Clinic is a patient-directed Community Health Center, which provides affordable primary health care and supportive services to our neighbors in Northwest Arkansas. Community Health Centers, also known as Federally Qualified Health Centers, is a Federal designation whereby community health needs are identified and are responded to appropriately. We provide health care using a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) approach: the needs of the patient come first. Community Clinic recognizes that every employee plays a vital role. We care. You belong.
Job Summary
Community Clinic is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for the overall organization and security of patient medical records. This position is full-time, in-person, hourly, with a Monday-Friday 8:00a - 5:00p schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensures all medical records are entered and tracked accurately and are held in the strictest confidence of the Community Clinic.
- Processes requests for Release of Information, verifying requests are legal and accurate.
- Completes other duties in the Medical Records area, including but not limited to:
- Scanning.
- Faxing.
- Filing.
- Providing support to other staff assisting in Medical Records.
- Receives incoming medical records, both faxed and mailed, attaches documents to appropriate chart via the electronic medical record (EMR) and ensures delivery of the records to the identified provider.
- Receives medication refill requests and attaches requests to the appropriate chart and delivers those to identified provider via EMR.
- Adheres to applicable regulatory guidelines and laws, including but not limited to HIPAA/HITECH, HRSA, NCQA PCMH and OSHA.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- 1 year of Medical Clerical experience required.
- Proficient spelling ability in English is necessary.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English or Marshallese/English) is a plus.
- Ability to use or learn to use current practice management system and electronic medical records.
- Able and willing to uphold strict standards of confidentiality in all circumstances.
Why Join Community Clinic?
- Be a part of a mission driven organization providing comprehensive health care to everyone in your community, regardless of their financial or medical situation!
- Automatic 5% contribution to employee retirement plan, no match required!
- Competitive pay, PTO, and 10 annual paid holidays!
- 2 annual bonus opportunities worth up to $1000 each!