Electronic Records & Health Information Specialist

Birmingham OB/Gyn; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham OB/Gyn is seeking a highly organized Health Information & Electronic Records Specialist to ensure patient health information is received, organized, routed, retrieved, and released accurately across our practice. You will coordinate records from electronic systems, outside partners, and health information exchange.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining patient confidentiality while supporting physicians and staff in locating information as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical records or health information preferred.
• Education in Health Information Management or related field is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming patient records and documents received electronically and through traditional paper and fax workflows.
• Review, organize, index, and route incoming patient information to the appropriate location or team.
• Accurately maintain patient information within our electronic health record.
• Use electronic fax and document-management tools to receive and transmit patient information.
• Coordinate medical records and forms requests with outside health information management partner.
• Verify appropriate authorization and documentation before releasing patient information when handled internally.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements and practice policies.

Skills

Strong written and verbal

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Learn new technology

HIPAA/compliance

Teamwork

High-volume data handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Health Information Management coursework a plus

Tools

EHR software proficiency

Job description

Birmingham OB/Gyn is seeking a highly organized Health Information & Electronic Records Specialist to ensure patient health information is received, organized, routed, retrieved, and released accurately across our practice. You will coordinate records from electronic systems, outside partners, and health information exchange.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining patient confidentiality while supporting physicians and staff in locating information as