Medical Records

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island; Coventry (RI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to maintain accurate patient records and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes organization, confidentiality, and timely documentation within a fast-paced care setting.

The position requires coordinating with physicians, preparing record requests, scanning documents, and occasionally accompanying residents to appointments, facilitating smooth, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience in medical records preferred in a Long-Term Care facility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient medical records are up-to-date, complete, and compliant with regulations.
• Follow up with doctors' offices and medical directors to obtain copies of physician orders.
• Prepare medical record requests promptly.
• Scan necessary hard copy medical records into the electronic medical record system.
• Accompany residents to doctors' appointments and provide patient transport as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Medical Records Specialist

Join the Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island team as a Medical Records Specialist and play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of patient medical records. As a dedicated and organized professional, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest level of patient care by ensuring that medical records are up-to-date, complete, and compliant with regulations. This role also requires the employee to accompany residents to doctors' appointments.

About the Role:

As a Medical Records Specialist at Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center of Rhode Island, you will be responsible for:

• Completing the responsibility of ensuring patient medical records are up-to-date, complete, and compliant with regulations

• Following up with doctors' offices and medical directors to ensure we have a copy of all physician orders

• Preparing medical record requests in a timely manner

• Scanning all necessary hard copy medical records into the electronic medical record

• Accompanying residents on doctor's appointments and providing patient transport as needed

Requirements:

• High school diploma required

• Experience in medical records preferably in a Long-Term Care facility

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

• Full-time position with flexible scheduling