HIPAA-Savvy Medical Records Specialist

CareSouth Medical & Dental; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CareSouth Medical & Dental seeks an HIM Tech to safeguard and organize patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in line with AHIMA and HIPAA guidelines. The role handles record requests from patients, attorneys, physicians, and insurers, and processes subpoenas and court orders.

You will maintain records across CareSouth sites, perform monthly activity dashboards, train staff on records processes, and ensure timely, compliant release of information while supporting a collaborative

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree and/or RHIA/RHIT preferred.
• Experience in medical records management and request processing.
• Experience with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and an EMR system.
• Knowledge of medical records procedures and HIPAA privacy rules.
• Strong teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills; good communication.
• Ability to travel between CareSouth sites.

Responsibilities

• Custodian of medical records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance in day-to-day operations.
• Coordinate release of medical information to patients, attorneys, insurers.
• Process subpoenas and court orders.
• Audit active patient records for compliance.
• Prepare monthly reports on medical records activities.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

RHIA/RHIT certification

Certified Medical Assistant background

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system

Job description

CareSouth Medical & Dental seeks an HIM Tech to safeguard and organize patient records, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy in line with AHIMA and HIPAA guidelines. The role handles record requests from patients, attorneys, physicians, and insurers, and processes subpoenas and court orders.

You will maintain records across CareSouth sites, perform monthly activity dashboards, train staff on records processes, and ensure timely, compliant release of information while supporting a collaborative