Medical Records Specialist

WellSpan Health; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking an entry-level Medical Records Technician to collect, analyze, and process patient medical information ensuring completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation.

In this role, you will assemble and scan records, prepare documents, retrieve records for chart processing, and perform release of information functions while maintaining patient confidentiality. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with less than 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organizational and clerical skills.
• Ability to handle patient information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medical records and analyze for deficiencies per regulatory requirements.
• Collect, prepare, and scan patient records following established procedures.
• Prepare and distribute documents such as reminders and lists.
• Retrieve records for chart processing and continuation of care.
• Perform release of information functions while protecting confidentiality.
• Perform related clerical duties using office equipment.

Skills

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday and hours of 9am-5:30pm

Job Description

Sunday - Thursday and hours of 9am-5:30pm

General Summary

Collects, analyzes and processes patient medical information to ensure the completeness and accuracy of clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assembles medical records and analyzes for quantitative deficiencies and assigns deficient records to appropriate providers per applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements while abiding by the Rules & Regulations set forth by the Medical Staff.
• Collects, prepares and scans patient records according to established procedures.
• Prepares and distributes documents such as physician reminder notices, suspension lists, and/or other controlling documents.
• Retrieves records from various areas for chart processing. Retrieves patient records for continuation of care, Health Information Management (HIM) operations, and record requests.
• Performs release of information functions for continuation of care requests while protecting the security of the medical record and maintaining confidentiality.
• Performs related clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, answering telephones, setting up/maintaining computer files, reporting productivity data, and distributing incoming mail and reports, operates a PC, scanner, copier and other office equipment.

Common Expectations

• Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
• Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings and department meetings and LEAN projects.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Prepares fetal monitor strips for storage and boxes records for off-site storage as needed.

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Frequently
• Reaching - Rarely
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

• Estimated Amount: - Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Courses And Training

• Course in medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Coursework in anatomy and physiology. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite products.

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.