Medical Records Specialist

Full time, days

The state-of-the-art 192-bed hospital was developed to address the growing need for accessible and evidence-based mental healthcare. It offers a full continuum of inpatient behavioral health services for adults, seniors and adolescents, including specialized treatment for acute symptoms of mood disorders, thought disorders and dual diagnosis/substance use disorders. With flexible treatment spaces and enhanced family visitation accommodations and located in an area known for its quiet and natural beauty, the hospital offers a compassionate, healing-focused environment for patients and staff alike.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

Perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing and maintaining a patient medical records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sort, file and collate a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes and discharge summaries into the patient’s medical record.
• Create medical record files.
• Ensure medical records are complete, accurate and timely.
• Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures.
• Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship.
• May communicate with transcriptionist or transcription vendor to resolve issues/errors regarding reports.
• Assist designated staff in locating records in the medical records department.
• Maintain accurate logs, card files, statistics and information release forms for providing medical record information.
• Ensure medical record is complete prior to filing/re-filing and accurately update log.
• Perform medical record audits.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in quantitative medical record reviews preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Not applicable

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