What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Medical Records Specialist position at DEPENDABLE NURSES?
Regional Medical Records Specialist
Dependable Health is looking for a dynamic Regional Medical Records Specialist to join our team. This candidate will work with multiple branches of the Dependable Team. We are seeking a candidate that is reliable, a team player, works well under pressure, and can work with little supervision. The Medical Records Specialist will assist in optimizing reimbursements through sending, tracking and checking in of physician orders, ensuring compliance by obtaining proper signatures on physician orders, and timely filing into patient records. This position will be cross trained in multiple areas of a busy home health office. You will become an indispensable member of a highly collaborative team!
Other essential job functions include:
- Entering physician orders and faxing to physician for signature.
- Tracking status of physicians' orders and 485s using reports in agency computer system.
- Entering discharge order and ensuring patients schedules are cancelled
- Assembling and breaking down patient records
- Cross training for intake and authorizations
- Provide back-up to the office coordinator’s duties.
- Providing excellent customer service when answering phone calls
- Addressing patient concerns
- Assisting with in-office meetings
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in healthcare-related field a plus! 2. Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in Home Health, medical intake, or medical records role. 3. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and healthcare regulations. 4. Proficient computer skills and experience using electronic medical records (EMR) and other data management systems. 5. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to handle complex documentation and data. 6. Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. 7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly and effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. 8. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive patient information appropriately. 9. Familiarity with insurance verification and authorization processes preferred. 10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 11. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends as needed.
We provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as qualified individual with a disability and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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