Medical Records Assistant I

Quest Diagnostics; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual incentive plans

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Lees Summit, MO seeks a Medical Records Assistant I to support record retrieval and processing on a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM schedule. You will obtain Attending Physician Statements, prepare requests, and distribute records to clients.

This role requires basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook), typing 30 wpm, and strong organizational abilities. A HS diploma is required; prior medical records or admin experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Attending Physician Statements from facilities in a timely manner.
• Prepare and distribute requests for medical records.
• Assist in distributing records to clients.
• Review and process medical records.
• Process payments for records.
• Download and manage medical records.
• Prepare authorizations and FedEx labels.
• Sort and file documents; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Typing 30 wpm

MS Office

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Medical Records Assistant I - Lees Summit, MO, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay range: $17+ per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Job Description

Medical Records Assistant I - Lees Summit, MO, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay range: $17+ per hour Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits Information

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities
• and so much more!

Responsible for obtaining Attending Physician Statements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with facilities, copy services, applicants, and clients to obtain Attending Physician Statements in the most time-efficient manner possible.
• Prepare and distribute requests.
• Assist in the distribution of records to clients.
• Review records.
• Process payments for records.
• Download medical records.
• Prepare authorizations/ special authorizations.
• Prepare FedEx labels and requests for mailing
• Sort and file documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the business needs or customer requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Previous administrative experience in an office environment.

Preferred Work Experience

• Previous background in medical terminology, the life insurance industry, or customer service preferred.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. (Typing)
• Work at a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of operating office equipment.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) necessary to effectively interact with clients and co-workers.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Type 30 wpm.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to deal with client information in a confidential manner.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.