Medical Records

Gastrosav; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to maintain and organize patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

You will review, index, and file medical documents, process requests, verify identities, and protect patient information while collaborating with clinical and administrative staff to support quality care.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, organize, update, and retrieve patient medical records in electronic and paper-based systems.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Scan, index, upload, and file medical documents into patient records.
• Process requests for medical records from patients, providers, insurers, attorneys, and others.
• Verify patient identities and release-of-information requests before disclosure of PHI.
• Ensure confidentiality and HIPAA compliance for patient information.
• Track missing or outstanding documentation and follow up.
• Assist with audits, quality assurance, and compliance activities.
• Maintain records of requests, releases, and medical record transactions.
• Communicate professionally with clinical staff, patients, and external organizations.
• Identify discrepancies and potential privacy or security concerns and report them.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Insurance processes

Electronic Health Records

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Title: Medical Records Specialist

Immediate Supervisor Title: Patient Access Supervisor

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None

General Summary: The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for maintaining, organizing, reviewing, and processing patient medical records to ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and organizational policies

• Maintain, organize, update, and retrieve patient medical records in electronic and paper-based systems, as applicable.
• Review medical records for accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
• Scan, index, upload, and file medical documents into the appropriate patient records.
• Process requests for medical records from patients, healthcare providers, insurance companies, attorneys, and other authorized parties in accordance with established procedures.
• Verify patient identities, authorization forms, and release-of-information requests before disclosing protected health information.
• Ensure the confidentiality, security, and integrity of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable federal and state privacy laws.
• Track and follow up on missing, incomplete, or outstanding medical documentation.
• Assist with medical record audits, quality assurance reviews, and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate records of document requests, releases, and other medical records transactions.
• Communicate professionally with clinical staff, administrative personnel, patients, and external organizations regarding medical record inquiries.
• Identify and report documentation discrepancies, filing errors, and potential privacy or security concerns
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Experience in multi-provider or specialty practices

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Communication and organizational skills.

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving abilities

Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with a team..
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment.

Mental/Physical Requirements: Involves sitting approximately 90 percent of the day, walking or standing the