What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at The Eye Institute of West Florida?
Job Title: Medical Records Specialist
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Largo, FL
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa may be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks
Our busy practice of 25 Physicians is seeking an experienced individual who is organized, dependable, can work well in a fast-paced environment and thoroughly enjoys working with people. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all medical records requests through prompt and courteous service in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
Responsibilities
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Largo, FL
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa may be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement!
Perks
- Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401k Employer Matching
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Competitive Base Pay
- Full Time
- Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
- You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed.
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Favorable result on Background Check
- Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry is preferred
- Basic computer skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excitement to learn and grow
Our busy practice of 25 Physicians is seeking an experienced individual who is organized, dependable, can work well in a fast-paced environment and thoroughly enjoys working with people. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all medical records requests through prompt and courteous service in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Responds to written or telephonic requests for medical records in a timely manner.
- Maintains patient files in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Responds to subpoenas according to operational standards.
- Retrieve patient information as directed.
- Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
- Communicate problems or irregularities according to management.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent is required
- One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry preferred.
- Must exhibit patient confidentiality at all times.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work with changing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Favorable result on Background Check is required.
- Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
