Medical Records & EMR Specialist – IDT Support

Gilchrist Hospice Care; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilchrist Hospice Care is seeking an administrative professional to maintain comprehensive medical records and support an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes HIPAA-compliant handling of patient data, timely processing of orders and records requests, and collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.

The position requires HS Diploma or GED, healthcare exposure, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency with EMRs and office software is essential, with a focus on accuracy and privacy

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year health care or administrative experience; health care preferred.
• 1 year’s customer service or administrative experience; higher education may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Generate and electronically file patient-related information for the medical record in line with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare mailings to physicians and ensure MD orders are received, signed and returned within 30 days.
• Run Missing Plans of Care and Orders reports and obtain missing information.
• Request medical records from doctors’ offices, hospitals, facilities and/or family members.
• Print patient care plans, medication order sheets and demographic information from the EMR for transfers.
• Attend IDT meetings and update EMR with interdisciplinary team documentation.
• Prepare paperwork for re-certifying patients for ongoing care and obtain necessary signatures.

Skills

Medical terminology

Office software

Communication

Time management

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Gilchrist Hospice Care is seeking an administrative professional to maintain comprehensive medical records and support an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes HIPAA-compliant handling of patient data, timely processing of orders and records requests, and collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.

The position requires HS Diploma or GED, healthcare exposure, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency with EMRs and office software is essential, with a focus on accuracy and privacy