Medical Records Specialist - Weekday shift, Benefits Included

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00

This is a hybrid role (rotating working from home, and coming into the office).

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the documentation system of the medical records department at the assigned office to include scanning and indexing.

Responsible for performing an extensive number of data collection functions, as delegated by the physician, to allow for proper professional diagnosis of patients' conditions.

Responsible to provide back-up coverage to the insurance verification and front office individuals.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Exhibit excellent professional appearance.
• Exhibit maturity, reliability, composure and stability under pressure in order to handle on-the-job challenges.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Motivation to succeed.
• Ability to maintain calm, empathetic, and courteous demeanor when interacting with varied personalities.
• Working knowledge of computer programs.
• Strong organization with attention to detail.
• Respectful treatment of patients and co-workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for accuracy and organization of medical files in medical records department.
• Retrieves medical records according to facility needs, following HIPAA and legal guidelines.
• Process request for medical records in accordance with company guidelines and properly documents the request in the patient electronic record.
• Maintain working knowledge of all office equipment, computer, fax, copiers, phones, etc.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Verify patient information by interviewing patient.
• Records all data in the patient's electronic medical record.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no management responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required

Computer skills and good oral communication required

Medical Records experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately and quickly, must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information, must use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together, movements frequently and regularly required using the wrist, hands and/or fingers, average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect written communications and view computer screen and sedentary work, sitting most of the time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.