Medical Records Specialist- Gettysburg- Days

General Summary

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

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Courses and Training:

• Course in medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Coursework in anatomy and physiology. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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