Medical Records Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Common Expectations:

• Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and department meetings and LEAN projects.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares fetal monitor strips for storage and boxes records for off-site storage as needed.

Travel Requirements:

• Estimated Amount: - Occasional travel may be required.