Medical Records Specialist
Core
Sort, file, and collate medical records; retrieve records from other physicians and hospitals; coordinate release of information; and maintain confidentiality of patient data.
Role type
Medical Records Specialist
Builds
Patient medical records and information files
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Records Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medical records management, record retrieval, data confidentiality, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), multitasking, attention to detail
Preferred skills
Associate's degree, clinical setting experience, second language
Technologies
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Fax machines
Responsibilities
Sort, file, and collate medical records; request and send records to outside physicians; coordinate release of information; answer telephone requests for records; scan and prepare charts; maintain confidentiality of patient information; distribute mail and faxes; comply with Federal and State laws regarding patient care and rights.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level