Imaging, Medical Records

New York Oncology Hematology

Albany, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Cancer, Clinical Trial, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Fax Machines, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hematology, Medical Imaging, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Oncology, Patient Charts, Patient Confidentiality, Physical Demands, Radiology, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management
LOCATION
Albany, New York
POSTED
3 days ago

Why Join Us? 

  • Be part of a practice at the forefront of cutting-edge cancer care and advanced treatments
  • Access opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
  • Work alongside a collaborative and compassionate team of experts dedicated to making a difference.
  • Enjoy the convenience of multiple locations throughout the Capital Region.
  • Contribute to groundbreaking clinical trials that shape the future of oncology care.

Discover your career potential with a practice dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Job Description:

Pay Range: $19 - $24 per hour

SCOPE: Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepare charts for imaging appointments. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records and/or electronic medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Scan and attach all internal and external correspondence and electronic medical reports into patient’s medical record chart according to filing system.  
  • Pull charts for scheduled appointments in advance according to guidelines. Ensure that all appropriate documentation for the scheduled patient visit is attached to the patient’s chart. 
  • Prints, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized. Documents all processes. 
  • Releases medical records information to persons or agencies according to State and Federal regulations. 
  • Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.  
  • Requests prior study reports and images from facilities and ensure they are attached to the patient’s chart prior to appointment and pushing them to reading facilities as needed.
  •  Fields correspondence between reading radiologist teams, imaging technologists, and support staff to ensure medical records are dispersed as needed.
  • Confirming and tracking imaging doses ordering.
  • Provides support to reading radiologist teams, imaging technologists, and support staff as requested by supervisor. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent required. Position requires 1-3 years’ experience in a medical office setting.  Previous experience in an imaging medical records position is preferred. Previous experience in a medical records’ experience preferred.  Knowledge of electronic health record systems.  Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail and Quality Focus skills needed. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies. Occasionally lifting files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20, and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. It is necessary to view and type on computer screens for prolonged periods of time. 

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New York Oncology Hematology