HIPAA-Savvy Medical Records Specialist

CareSouth Medical and Dental; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSouth Medical and Dental is seeking an HIM Tech to maintain confidentiality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records in line with AHIMA and HIPAA guidelines. You will handle requests from attorneys, patients, physicians, and insurers for copies of records and manage subpoenas and court orders.

The role requires experience in medical records management, knowledge of HIPAA/privacy rules, and the ability to work independently while maintaining excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; RHIA/RHIT preferred.
• Experience in medical records management and processing requests preferred.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint and Excel; EMR system experience.
• Knowledge of medical records procedures, HIPAA privacy rules, and terminology.
• Strong team orientation, analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Serves as custodian of records and maintains confidentiality and accuracy of medical records.
• Responds to requests from attorneys, patients, physicians, and insurance companies for copies of records.
• Coordination and processing of subpoenas and court orders.
• Coordinate, process, and manage patient form completion requests and payments.
• Audit records for compliance with professional and legal standards.
• Prepare monthly reports of medical records activities and performance.
• Ensure timely stamping and logging of all requests; handle requests via phone, fax, and mail.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Records management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

RHIA/RHIT preferred

Medical Assistant background a plus

Tools

EMR system

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CareSouth Medical and Dental is seeking an HIM Tech to maintain confidentiality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records in line with AHIMA and HIPAA guidelines. You will handle requests from attorneys, patients, physicians, and insurers for copies of records and manage subpoenas and court orders.

The role requires experience in medical records management, knowledge of HIPAA/privacy rules, and the ability to work independently while maintaining excellent customer service.