Senior Medical Records & HIPAA Compliance Specialist

Connecticut; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Norwich is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage client records and ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Candidates should have five years of experience in medical records maintenance and strong skills in medical coding and record auditing. This role offers a chance to contribute to the integrity of medical data and support healthcare operations.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in maintaining medical records and preparing statistical reports.
• One year as a Medical Records Specialist 1 or equivalent.
• Proficiency in medical coding principles, particularly with ICD.

Responsibilities

• Process requests and disclosures of protected health information.
• Maintain client records, including electronic and paper files.
• Perform audits of clinical records and prepare reports.

Skills

Medical coding principles

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

A government health department in Norwich is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage client records and ensure compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Candidates should have five years of experience in medical records maintenance and strong skills in medical coding and record auditing. This role offers a chance to contribute to the integrity of medical data and support healthcare operations.