Medical Records Specialist

TriCare Counseling and Consulting is a private mental health counseling practice serving children and adults. Our office is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to help us process patient records.

JOB SUMMARY

In this role, your tasks will involve scanning documents, updating electronic health records, and preparing charts in advance of patient visits. During this process, you will ensure that our clinical documentation is accurate and complete. You will also respond to release of information (ROI) requests, logging all requests, authorizations, and releases in our system. As part of this role, you will ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including HIPAA guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing patient charts and gathering information and documents from patients
• Ensuring that the medical records are organized, accurate and complete
• Creating digital copies of paperwork and storing the records electronically
• Filing the paperwork and reports of services quickly and accurately
• Safeguarding patient records and ensuring that everyone complies with the HIPAA standards

• Provide billing information to billing clerk
• Preparing invoices for requested records

• Obtain approval for record disclosures and process requests

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion.
• Flexible and approachable personal style to work with diverse personalities.
• Ability to effectively communicate information to teammates and management orally and in writing.
• Excellent problem solving/judgment skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

• An Associate's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web applications. Be able to use Excel and Word at the intermediate level.
• Must demonstrate strong customer service orientation

• Must have good basic math skills
• Be able to handle sensitive or difficult issues with confidence and in a calm manner without being unduly influenced by intense emotions
• Position is three days per week with On-Call week nights and weekends

Job Type: part-time (20-24 hours)

Experience:

• relevant: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14