Medical Records Clerk/Patient Services Support
Description
Why Join WSNM
At Women’s Specialists of New Mexico, we believe exceptional patient care starts with a strong, supported team. For more than 50 years, WSNM has served women and families throughout New Mexico, and our employees are an important part of that legacy.
As a Medical Records Specialist/Patient Services Support, you will have the opportunity to develop experience in both Medical Records and Patient Services while working as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
Position Summary
The Medical Records Specialist/Patient Services Support is primarily responsible for supporting the Medical Records function of the practice, with cross-training and coverage responsibilities within Patient Services/front desk operations.
This position performs routine medical records and administrative tasks, including scanning, indexing, filing, routing, and maintaining patient documentation in the EMR. The position also provides front desk coverage as needed, including patient check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and collection of payments.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable handling confidential information, and able to work effectively in a busy medical office environment. This role contributes directly to an efficient patient experience through accuracy, timely follow-through, teamwork, and professional, compassionate service.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Records
- Scan, upload, index, and electronically file medical records and other patient documentation in the EMR.
- Sort and route incoming electronic faxes and medical records to the appropriate department or staff member.
- Assist with filing laboratory results, ultrasound reports, consultation records, hospital records, and other clinical documentation.
- Assist with routine medical records requests and conversion of paper charts to electronic records.
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic and paper records.
- Escalate complex, sensitive, or specialized records requests to the appropriate staff member or supervisor.
- Provide additional Medical Records support during periods of increased workload or staffing needs.
Patient Services / Front Desk Support
- Provide front desk coverage as assigned.
- Greet patients and perform accurate check-in and check-out.
- Verify and update demographic and insurance information.
- Schedule follow-up appointments and enter recall information.
- Collect patient payments and balance daily collections.
- Review OB and surgery contracts and obtain required documentation.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, coworkers, outside medical offices, and vendors.
- Assist with mail, courier deliveries, and other routine office duties.
- Travel to other practice locations as needed to provide coverage.
HIPAA & Confidentiality
- Protect the privacy and security of patient information and protected health information (PHI).
- Follow HIPAA requirements and all practice policies and procedures.
- Access and disclose patient information only as necessary to perform assigned job duties.
- Report privacy or confidentiality concerns according to established procedures.