What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at UT Southwestern?
8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Browning Place
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Assist registered nurses and anesthesia team in obtaining clinical records and reports to successfully prepare patients for procedures and surgeries. Works under general supervision of the Pre-Surgical Assessment Charge Nurse
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
Experience
2 years experience in a legal office or hospital environment and
1-2 years experience working with EMR systems
Previous experience in the handling of patient health information and/or medical records is strongly preferred
JOB DUTIES
Provide customer services support in a call center environment
High call volume of contacting doctors' offices and clinics
Obtain necessary documentation from outside parties as needed, e.g. cardiac reports, operative reports, progress notes
Complete and timely scan patients electronic records
Verifies patient identification on every page of each patient medical records
Respond to requests for medical records from registered nurses and the anesthesia team
Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines
Oversee storage scanning and retention of records
Schedule Pre-Surgical Assessment Clinic appointments
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Browning Place
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
JOB SUMMARY
Assist registered nurses and anesthesia team in obtaining clinical records and reports to successfully prepare patients for procedures and surgeries. Works under general supervision of the Pre-Surgical Assessment Charge Nurse
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
Paid Time Off, available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred
Experience
2 years experience in a legal office or hospital environment and
1-2 years experience working with EMR systems
Previous experience in the handling of patient health information and/or medical records is strongly preferred
JOB DUTIES
Provide customer services support in a call center environment
High call volume of contacting doctors' offices and clinics
Obtain necessary documentation from outside parties as needed, e.g. cardiac reports, operative reports, progress notes
Complete and timely scan patients electronic records
Verifies patient identification on every page of each patient medical records
Respond to requests for medical records from registered nurses and the anesthesia team
Maintain compliance with HIPAA guidelines
Oversee storage scanning and retention of records
Schedule Pre-Surgical Assessment Clinic appointments
Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.