What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Retrieval Specialist position at Scanning Sherpas?
This is an independent contractor position. The subcontractor will receive a 1099 at the end of each year. Work is based on available contracts which are subject to busy and slow times.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Travel to various medical provider sites around the state of Illinois to retrieve medical records
-Retrieve medical records remotely from home using company supplied equipment (10% of the time)
- Help schedule your onsite appointments
- Communicate project progress with Scanning Sherpas personnel
- Interact with provider office staff and Scanning Sherpas personnel in a professional manner
- Work with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Compensation is performance based
Job requirements:
- Must reside in the Chicago, Illinois area and have the ability to travel throughout the state of Illinois
- Proficient with computers and other hardware (printers, scanners, flash drives)
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
- Reliable car and willingness to travel around the state of Illinois
- Proficient in medical terminology and medical records
- Proficient in learning new software programs quickly, specifically EHR, on the go without outside help
- Incredibly professional, amiable and well-mannered in stressful situations
- Meticulous and clean in the workplace
- Excellent communicator in person, on the phone and via email
- Must pass HIPAA and FWA training tests
- Must pass a thorough criminal background check and a drug test
- Strong cell and home internet connections
- This position can be very busy in the summer and fall months and slower in the winter and spring months
Why You'll Love This Job:
-Enjoy some flexibility with your schedule
-Ability to increase your earning potential with no limit on what you can earn
-You'll work with an amazing support team
-Create wonderful and long-lasting relationships with providers and their office staff
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $1.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Please note: this role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position. Are you okay with that type of working relationship?
- Do you live in the state of Illinois and are you willing and able to travel around the state to various medical offices to retrieve medical records?
Experience:
- Medical records: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person