Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Specialist I

Austin Gastroenterology is seeking an experienced Medical Records Specialist I.

This position is responsible for assembling patient information into patient medical charts/records in an accurate and complete manner.

• Assembles patients health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Reviews to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed and that all necessary information is in the manual and/or computer file in preferred style such as chronological.
• Communicates as needed with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information.
• Submits files/documentation to physicians and other clinicians as requested for review, quality assurance checks, and other purposes.
• Provides charts/documents requested for use in legal actions, following patient consent/confidentiality protocols.
• Manages the patient portal for the medical office.
• Uses practice management software to store, tabulate, analyze and retrieve data to improve patient care, control costs, respond to surveys, or use in research studies.
• Protects patients health information for confidentiality, authorized access for treatment and data security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma. Associates degree from a community/junior college preferred.

Experience: Minimum two years of medical records specialist experience, preferably in medical practice setting.

• Entry level (1-4 years experience) and/or meet the basic requirements of the job with the need for additional supervision.
• Excess of 4 years experience if meeting only the basic requirements of the job with need for additional supervision.

• Ability to alphabetize and put information (materials, forms, etc.) in chronological order.
• Ability to analyze medical records for completeness and accuracy, paying attention to detail.
• Ability to schedule time and assignments effectively.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Office and appropriate EMR software.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
• Skill in putting information in preferred medical record system, meeting clinic standards.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

Location:

Austin, TX

Salary: $60,000 - $99,000

GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.

Please Note:

All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.

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