Medical Records Specialist - Medical Records - Evening

at  WellSpan Health Services

GENERAL SUMMARY

Collects, analyzes and processes patient medical information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Estimated Amount: - Occasional travel may be required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assembles medical records and analyzes for quantitative deficiencies and assigns deficient records to appropriate providers per applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements while abiding by the Rules & Regulations set forth by the Medical Staff.
• Collects, prepares and scans patient records according to established procedures.
• Prepares and distributes documents such as physician reminder notices, suspension lists, and/or other controlling documents.
• Retrieves records from various areas for chart processing. Retrieves patient records for continuation of care, Health Information Management (HIM) operations, and record requests.
• Performs release of information functions for continuation of care requests while protecting the security of the medical record and maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs related clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, answering telephones, setting up/maintaining computer files, reporting productivity data, and distributing incoming mail and reports, operates a PC, scanner, copier and other office equipment.