About This Role
Maintaining and updating patient medical records, ensuring their accuracy and confidentiality, is the core of this role. The specialist processes requests for medical information and provides administrative support to the medical records department.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update patient medical records in electronic or paper format
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality of medical records
- Process requests for the release of medical information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Retrieve and file medical records as needed for healthcare providers and administrative staff
- Scan, input, and organize medical documents into electronic health record systems
- Assist with coding and billing processes related to medical records
- Respond to inquiries from patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies regarding medical records
- Compile and prepare reports on medical record activity and data
- Follow organizational policies and procedures for record retention and disposal
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to maintain efficient record-keeping practices
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to stay updated on medical record management practices
- Provide administrative support to the medical records department as needed
- Maintain a safe workplace by following established safety protocols, reporting hazards, and participating in required safety training
- Operate and maintain vehicles in compliance with all safety, regulatory, and company requirements when position requires travel to/from other locations
- Foster a team-oriented environment by encouraging cooperation, providing support, and resolving conflicts constructively
- Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and respect in all interactions
- Follow processes and policies for the organization
- Report to work as scheduled, ready to perform duties, and promptly notify the supervisor of any attendance issues
- Adapt to changing priorities, processes, and business needs
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution
- Cardiology practice experience
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Monday-Friday schedule
- CME allowance
About the Company
US Heart and Vascular is needing a Medical Records Specialist to join their team at Cardiovascular Clinics of North Georgia.
