Medical Records Associate

· Respond within set timeframe to requests for transfer of records that align with state and federal regulations.

· Sort documents received by fax and mail, then index them consistently according to set standards in electronic medical records.

· Coordinate with companies to schedule times for bulk file reviews.

· Communicate with referring agencies, including but not limited to long-term care homes, specialists’ offices and other practices regarding contact information or document requests.

· Respond to legal requests for information as appropriate or provide requests to clinical director.

· Scan clinical and financial patient documents into the electronic medical records systems.

· Maintain paper records in accordance with state and federal regulations, as well as company policies.

· Ensuring that medical records are organized, accurate, and complete.

· Ensure compliance with HIPPA and privacy laws regarding patient documents.

· Prepare document for signatures from physicians and Chief Medical Officer.

· Receive and route insurance documents to appropriate departments.

· Physically pick-up documents from practices and scan them or route to appropriate parties.

· Review paper medical records, sort, and scan into EMR and destroy properly, track status of shredded files.

· Digitize paper records by organizing and scanning into EMR.

· Consult other data sources regarding the status of patients to ensure electronic medical records are accurate and up to date.

· Helping with departmental audits and investigations.

· Participate in the emergency management preparedness task force.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Highschool Diploma

One year's experience working in a clinical setting preferred.

One year's experience working in a Medical Records preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19