HIPAA-Compliant Medical Records Specialist

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is seeking a HIM Clerk to manage patient medical records, both in paper form and electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and adherence to HIPAA policies. A high school diploma and healthcare office experience are preferred; CPR and crisis-management certification within 30 days are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year healthcare office experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Certified in verbal de-escalation and physical crisis management within 30 days.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy regulations and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new patient charts from paper sources and/or the electronic health record.
• Ensure medical records are assembled in standard order and complete.
• Create digital images of paperwork for the electronic medical record.
• File paperwork and reports in patient charts accurately and timely.
• Store files per designated procedures and safeguard records.
• Respond to requests for patient records and transmit appropriately.
• Retrieve records from offsite storage when needed.
• Perform other clerical tasks such as answering phones, faxing, and check-in/out.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Attention to detail

Handling confidential information

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Kronos

EHR systems

Job description

Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is seeking a HIM Clerk to manage patient medical records, both in paper form and electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.

The role requires attention to detail, strong data entry skills, and adherence to HIPAA policies. A high school diploma and healthcare office experience are preferred; CPR and crisis-management certification within 30 days are required.