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Medical Record Retrieval Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

HIM Specialist

Coldwater, MI · On-site

$94K - $94K/yr

Process requests for medical record retrieval and release while ensuring proper authorization and confidentiality. * Monitor and resolve documentation deficiencies to ensure complete patient records.

HIM Specialist

Coldwater, MI · On-site

$94K - $94K/yr

Process requests for medical record retrieval and release while ensuring proper authorization and confidentiality. * Monitor and resolve documentation deficiencies to ensure complete patient records.

HIM Specialist

Coldwater, MI · On-site

$94K - $94K/yr

Process requests for medical record retrieval and release while ensuring proper authorization and confidentiality. * Monitor and resolve documentation deficiencies to ensure complete patient records.

Medical Records

Sterling Heights, MI

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data, type correspondence and produce reports. * Restricts access to resident medical records to those staff members with a valid requirement. * Files ...

Medical Records

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data, type correspondence and produce reports. * Restricts access to resident medical records to those staff members with a valid requirement. * Files ...

Medical Records

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data, type correspondence and produce reports. * Restricts access to resident medical records to those staff members with a valid requirement. * Files ...

Medical Records

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Operates a computer to enter and retrieve data, type correspondence and produce reports. * Restricts access to resident medical records to those staff members with a valid requirement. * Files ...

Receptionist - Community Medical Center

Davison, MI · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Cross training in all practices, filing and retrieval of patientmedical records is also necessary ... CPR * Experience in a medical office. * Experience with insurance billing procedures * Experience ...

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Medical Record Retrieval information

What is a medical record retrieval?

A Medical Record Retrieval job involves obtaining patient medical records from healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics on behalf of insurance companies, legal firms, or other organizations. Professionals in this role communicate with medical facilities, verify authorization forms, and ensure records are collected in a timely manner. Attention to detail and knowledge of HIPAA regulations are important to maintain patient confidentiality.

What are the main challenges in medical record retrieval and how can they be addressed?

A primary challenge in Medical Record Retrieval is ensuring the prompt and accurate collection of records while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations. Professionals may encounter incomplete records, system limitations, or communication delays with healthcare providers, which require persistence and resourcefulness to resolve. Effective organization and adaptability can help streamline processes, while clear communication with both clinical and administrative teams is vital. Many employers provide ongoing training to help staff stay current with evolving technologies and regulations, making it easier to overcome these common challenges and excel in the role.

What skills and qualifications are needed for medical record retrieval?

Excelling in Medical Record Retrieval requires attention to detail, knowledge of healthcare documentation, and a high degree of data accuracy, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in healthcare settings. Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, HIPAA compliance, and document management software is commonly needed. Strong organizational skills, discretion, and effective communication help professionals handle sensitive information and collaborate across departments. These abilities ensure timely, accurate retrieval of records while maintaining data privacy and supporting high-quality patient care.

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Medical Records - Field Reviewer

Altegra Health

Grand Rapids, MI • On-site

Other

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Medical Records - Field Reviewer

Altegra Health is a total solutions partner for healthcare data auditing and analytics. Altegra provides end-to-end solutions to help improve payment integrity data, to support accreditation programs, and to meet regulatory requirements. Altegra's nationwide network of registered nurses and certified coders professionally acquire, audit, and analyze healthcare data for healthcare organizations. Altegra Health specializes in:

  • CMS HCC Risk Adjustment
  • HEDIS
  • Medical Record Reviews (Accreditation)
  • And more
Job Description

About the Job:

We are currently recruiting RNs, LPNs, MA's, Certified Coders, and RHIT or RHIA professionals to work as Medical Records Reviewers (Field Reviewers) in your area. Our reviewers visit physicians' offices to retrieve and review specific documents from medical records for various projects and studies, within a 40 mile radius of the area you live in. This work is project based and is not considered to be full time permanent employment.

You will be provided a personal scheduler and advocate to help you plan your daily activities. Altegra will schedule and confirm all of your appointments to make your days as efficient as possible. We will also provide computer equipment for scanning charts and transferring files to our secure file transfer site. We provide help desk assistance for both IT support and medical record retrieval support.

We pay competitive wages. We also provide thorough training in the use of our technology, processes, documents to be scanned or copied, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements for protected health information. If you have substantial medical records experience, a professional demeanor, and can work independently then we invite you to join the most respected name in the industry.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accurately and efficiently conduct medical record review services
  • Scan relevant components of the medical record to support reviews performed
  • Upload scanned medical records daily
  • Maintain communication lines with Outcomes advocate
  • Successfully complete required training, testing and quality assessments
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with care provider offices, clinics, hospitals, other clinical facilities
  • Travel to medical facilities in specified area of region from home to complete review services
  • Abiding by all HIPAA and associated patient confidentiality requirements
Qualifications

1. Must be an RN, LPN, Certified Coder, RHIT, RHIA, MA or Medical Records Professionals with a minimum of 2 years of hands on medical records experience, EMR/EHR experience a plus, based on the type of experience you have and the health plans we are currently working with.

2. Strong computer skills and high-speed internet access at home (no dial-up)

3. Reliable transportation, auto insurance and a valid driver's license

4. Commitment to confidentiality of patient health information

5. Professional, articulate and able to work independently

6. Availability at least 20 hours per week during business hours

7. Ability to manage and meet deadlines

8. Must be willing to travel within a 40 mile radius

9. Business attire is required when visiting physician offices

10. Must have a working cell phone, home computer, and printer

Additional Information

We are located in Miami Lakes, FL now but in November we are moving to Weston, FL.