HIPAA-Savvy Medical Records Specialist

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc.; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. in Delaware seeks a Medical Records Specialist to manage chart audits, ensure PHI disclosures follow HIPAA rules, and support privacy compliance in daily operations.

The role is office-based and requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain strict confidentiality, and complete annual HIPAA privacy and security training. Minimal travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routine chart audits and verify deficiencies; distribute deficiency reports and case reviews.
• Monitor retention and destruction of charts according to HIPAA standards and State/Federal regulations.
• Reviews, processes and coordinates all authorized request for routine disclosure of protected health information (PHI) for internal and external requestors.
• Serves as a HIPAA resource for the agency and maintains HIPAA disclosure logs.
• Complete DPBHS contract deliverables and maintain documentation as assigned per clinical program.
• Scans incoming correspondence into the EMR.

Skills

HIPAA privacy training

Prioritization & multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Delaware Guidance Services for Children and Youth, Inc. in Delaware seeks a Medical Records Specialist to manage chart audits, ensure PHI disclosures follow HIPAA rules, and support privacy compliance in daily operations.

The role is office-based and requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain strict confidentiality, and complete annual HIPAA privacy and security training. Minimal travel may be involved.