Medical Records

Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastroenterology Consultants of Savannah PC is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to maintain patient records, ensure accuracy, and support compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations. The role involves processing requests, updating records, and coordinating with clinical staff to resolve discrepancies.

The candidate should have a high school diploma and experience with multiple providers or specialty practices, plus familiarity with EHR systems and medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in multi-provider or specialty practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and insurance processes.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Medical Records Specialist

Department

Patient Access

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

Essential Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Customer service excellence
• 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