Medical Records & Health Information Specialist

AltaPointe Health; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaPointe Health in Daphne, AL seeks a Medical Records Clerk to process health records requests, review documents for accuracy, and maintain confidentiality. The role requires careful chart assembly, timely deficiency tracking, and support for clinical staff in locating and filing records.

The position emphasizes knowledge of CMS/DMH/The Joint Commission standards and proficiency with MS Office and EHR systems in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or the equivalent is required.
• Two to three years’ experience in a medical records department or health care office setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of CMS, DMH and The Joint Commission documentation requirements and procedures.
• Basic clerical skills including Microsoft Office, and the principles of alphabetic, numeric, and terminal digit filing.
• Use of standard office equipment including copy machines and fax machines, and
• General EHR and medical records procedures and standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes all requests for health records from file area after consumers’ discharges.
• Reviews and analyzes medical records for accuracy, completion, and timeliness of documentation.
• Assembles record in chronological order during review, and prepares record for imaging.
• Checks and documents all chart deficiencies and completes Administrative Reviews.
• Protects and maintains the confidentiality of all records and patient information.
• Maintains the chart tracking system to track location of each record.
• Assists clinicians with pulling and locating charts.
• Ensures charts are filed back promptly by end of each workday.

Skills

Medical records experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

AltaPointe Health in Daphne, AL seeks a Medical Records Clerk to process health records requests, review documents for accuracy, and maintain confidentiality. The role requires careful chart assembly, timely deficiency tracking, and support for clinical staff in locating and filing records.

The position emphasizes knowledge of CMS/DMH/The Joint Commission standards and proficiency with MS Office and EHR systems in a busy hospital environment.