Medical Records Specialist

Job Purpose

The Patient Navigator, Medical Records Specialist, will be responsible for organizing, overseeing, and protecting patient health information data which includes symptoms, diagnoses, medical histories, tests results, and procedures. This professional ensures that traditional and digital health data maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security, while entering patient information into the computer databases to comply with federal legislation mandating the use of electronic health records. This position is responsible for responding to records requests and transmitting paper and electronic health records in accordance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rules and security requirements.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma required

Experience

• Medical office training and experience preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications Required

BLS certification required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties within HIPAA regulations
• Compiling, organizing, maintaining, and protecting confidential health records
• Enters and maintains information in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Monitors information in the EHR for accuracy
• Ensures that health care professionals can access patient’s health information when and where they need it.
• Continually monitor the fax inbox to attach patient records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Scan traditional patient records and attach in the Electronic Health Record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure timely turn around to appropriate patient records requests, following HMC policy and procedures related to health records.
• Crosstrain and assist in the front office with patient navigation as necessary.
• Assist administration as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical/Computer Skills:

• Proficient in electronic health records, Microsoft Office, and iOS operating systems.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrates understanding and support of the mission, vision, values, and beliefs of Highland Medical Center, Inc.
• Organizes tasks in a professional, timely manner and maintains a neat and professional work area. Takes personal ownership of all site properties and endeavors to keep them neat and professional. Keeps office/practice manager and Supervisor informed of schedule issues which create workflow issues.
• Team-oriented, with ability to share authority and responsibilities for various clinical and administrative functions. Interacts effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds. Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation. Demonstrated enthusiasm for wellness-based practice and incorporation of faith/beliefs in patient’s health practices.
• Attends work as scheduled.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Monterey, VA 24465: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person