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Lead Medical Records Specialist

Skillcloud HCM
South Portland, ME Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

Chest Medicine Associates 

Lead Medical Records Specialist 

South Portland, Maine  

 

Chest Medicine Associates is seeking a Lead Medical Records Specialist to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and clerical functions as they relate to the operation of medical records and supervising the medical records staff. 

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Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent.  

  • 3 years of experience working with medical records in a medical office setting. 

  • Understanding of medical terminology.   

  • Proficient computer skills with electronic medical record experience. 

  • Familiarity with HIPAA and state regulations pertaining to healthcare records. 

  • Proficient computer skills with EMR database experience. 

  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. 

  • Reliable, motivated, team player. 

  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. 

  • Professional written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Ability to work onsite in South Portland, Maine M-F 8:15-4:45. 


What we offer:
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance 

  • Pay in the range of $22.50-26.00 based on experience 

  • 401K with profit sharing plan 

  • PTO and paid holidays 

  • Convenient location in South Portland, Maine 


Responsibilities:
  • Supervises Medical Records staff. 

  • Prepares patient charts in anticipation of appointment. 

  • Obtains patient medical records from outside systems for physicians. 

  • Retrieves patient medical records for physicians and technicians. 

  • Processes medical record requests and releases.  

  • Receives and scans medical records into electronic medical records system. 

  • Maintains database of all daily office notes. 

  • Sends outgoing records. 

  • Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained. 


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Chest Medicine Associates is devoted to specialty care in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.  We have been caring for patients throughout Maine and southern New Hampshire for more than thirty-five years. Joining our team as a Lead Medical Records Specialist offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment. 

 

 

Skillcloud HCM has been engaged to manage this search. NO PHONE CALLS OR RECRUITERS PLEASE 

Salary : $23 - $26

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