Medical Records Specialist - Full Time at Ozarks Community Hospital

Hermitage, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Records Management, HIPAA Compliance, Electronic Health Records, Patient Portal Support, Data Entry, Customer Service, Document Scanning, Records Retention, Administrative Accuracy, Confidentiality

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

JOB SUMMARY Maintains, assembles, and files various health care records and assures their administrative accuracy; actively and consistently contributes to the department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission and objective of OCHC and performs other duties as assigned. Responds to record requests by assessing each authorization for completion, accuracy, and legality. Complies medical records in response to a request and sends using mail, email, electronic delivery or fax. Safeguard and protect the patient's rights to privacy ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all release of information comply with the request, authorization, company, and HIPAA statues. Education & Training • High School diploma or equivalent required Experience • Health care experience preferred • Clerical experience preferred • Medical record retention law experience preferred JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Performs scanning of the paper health information record into the electronic record following established guidelines * Demonstrates effective problem identification, problem solving and priority setting skills * Communicate through phone, email and interoffice appropriately with all OCHC departments * Assist with Patient Portal support calls, Patient Portal edits, etc. * Understands and complies with policies and procedures related to medicolegal matters, including confidentiality, amendments of medical records, release of information, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent, etc. * Answers telephone and answers any questions in regards to medical record requests and OCHC Patient Portal in a prompt, courteous manner. * Processes requests out of various electronic systems and paper copies for medical records courteously and promptly from patients, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies, attorney's and internal requests; properly documenting distribution of the medical record. * Demonstrated knowledge in legality of various authorizations and what is required along with HIPAA in releasing records * Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; ensures understanding of customer request and follows through as promised; and being proactive by identifying client concerns or problems. * Performs at established quantitative and qualitative work standards to meet goals and objectives. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Maintains and files healthcare records while ensuring administrative accuracy and HIPAA compliance. Processes medical record requests from various parties and provides support for the Patient Portal.