Medical Records & HIPAA Compliance Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense; Fort Drum (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Army Health Clinic at Fort Drum, NY is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.

You will screen correspondence, verify eligibility, register beneficiaries in the electronic record system, and support quality audits. Federal Direct Hire Solicitation emphasizes suitability and immunization requirements, with consideration for salary negotiation.

Qualifications

• Background investigation is required prior to appointment.
• Appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required unless exempted by a licensed physician.

Responsibilities

• Receive and screen incoming correspondence from patients and providers.
• Verify patient eligibility and register beneficiaries in the electronic record system.
• Update patient demographics, insurance, and healthcare profile for access to care.
• Conduct HIPAA compliance audits and coordinate investigations with MEDDAC.
• Review ROI requests ensuring HIPAA, Privacy Act, and FOIA compliance.
• Process and track medical records including retrieval, copying, and retirement.
• Audit medical records for accuracy, billing compliance, and data quality trends.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Medical records management

Data quality audits

Communication

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Guthrie Army Health Clinic at Fort Drum, NY is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage patient records and ensure compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.

You will screen correspondence, verify eligibility, register beneficiaries in the electronic record system, and support quality audits. Federal Direct Hire Solicitation emphasizes suitability and immunization requirements, with consideration for salary negotiation.