Medical Records Specialist

Alabama Oncology; Alabama; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Oncology is looking for a Medical Records Specialist for their Billing Department in Alabama. This full-time entry-level position involves managing medical record requests from insurance companies, ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment while maintaining confidentiality. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in medical records or administrative support, along with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. The role is office-based with minimal patient interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in medical records, health information management, or administrative support preferred.
• Knowledge of EHR systems and familiarity with HIPAA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process medical record requests from insurance companies related to pending claims.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete responses to requests.
• Verify patient information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Medical Records Specialist (Billing Department)

Job Summary:

The Medical Records Specialist supports billing operations by managing, organizing, and fulfilling claim related medical record requests. This is a full-time entry level position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process medical record requests from insurance companies related to pending claims including faxing, mailing, or uploading files to payer portals
• Ensure responses are timely, accurate, and complete
• Verify patient information and ensure compliance with privacy regulations such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Maintain confidentiality and security of all patient information

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in medical records, health information management, or administrative support preferred
• Knowledge of EHR systems preferred
• Familiarity with HIPAA and data privacy standards preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar software

Work Environment:

• Office-based setting within a business or administrative department
• Minimal to no direct patient interaction

Key Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Confidentiality and ethical handling of information
• Time management and multitasking to meet strict deadlines
• Communication and coordination across departments