Our practice is currently seeking a full-time Medical Records Specialist to join our team!

This role is responsible for scanning and indexing health information within the electronic medical record.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

1. Prepares and processes medical information for scanning into the electronic medical record :

• Collects information to be scanned from appropriately designated sources
• Responsible for pulling and reviewing all charts prior to the doctor's appointment to ensure that all medical records are on file
• Identifies correct patient demographic information on each document, including a minimum of 2 patient identifiers (e.g.

MRN, Patient Name, SSN)

Returns any questionable (i.e. missing identifiers, illegible documents) documents to the Medical Records Manager for review and correction

2. Scans medical information into the electronic medical record :

• Organize, prep, and scan documents into the electronic systems and ensure the efficient processing of requests for patient information
• Retrieves documents from fax server
• Assigns the appropriate indices to the scanned image according to EPGI and document guidelines
• Assigns the appropriate category to the image upon evaluation of the document type

3. Communicates with the Medical Records Team.

• Provides input to Medical Records Manager to identify and communicate needs for improvement in document quality, patient identification, or legibility.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA guidance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education : High school diploma / GED, medical records certificate preferred but not required

Experience : 1 year in medical office setting

Physical Demands : Mostly sedentary duty. 10 pounds, maximum lifting, occasional lift / carry of small articles. Some standing, walking, reaching.

Perks

• Company - Paid Uniforms
• M-F Day Shift Only
• Employer-Sponsored Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• $25,000 Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with 3% Safe-Harbor Contribution
• PTO & holiday pay

Last updated : 2024-05-01