Medical Records Specialist

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 Work at Community Clinic?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to providing access to health-care to everyone in your community! 


• Excellent Benefits Package including:
  
  
  
  • Health, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  
  
  • 403(b) Retirement plan (automatic employer contribution of 5% per paycheck!)
  
  
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  
  
  • Employee Discounts for Care