Medical Records Specialist

Evolving Solution Services; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is seeking a full-time Medical Records Specialist in Lincoln, NE. The role focuses on maintaining patient records, coordinating information requests, and handling confidential data with HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include obtaining authorizations, responding to records requests, and ensuring accurate, timely distribution of information to clinicians, insurers, and other entities. Prior experience in medical records is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies.
• Skill in customer service, communications, problem-solving, organization and confidentiality (HIPAA).
• Skill in using courteous and professional telephone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current medical records on all clinic patients.
• Request information from other offices/clinics and hospitals for upcoming patient visits.
• Answer telephone and take requests for medical records or information.
• Distribute medical information to other medical offices, insurance companies, attorney offices and other requesting entities.
• Responsible for obtaining signed medical authorization from patients.
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned periodically by direct supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

OSHA awareness

Telephone etiquette

Communication (written)

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Health Information Technology program or equivalent with certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Medical Records Specialist

Full Time Lincoln, NE, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1035

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is seeking a full-time Medical Records Specialist.Cancer Partners of Nebraska was established in 1997 and has been serving the Lincoln community and beyond, focusing on personalized treatment plans.

The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for maintaining patient medical records, which includes, obtaining medical information on patients seen in the clinic and distributing requested health information.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain current medical records on all clinic patients
• Request information from other offices/clinics and hospitals for upcoming patient visits
• Answer telephone and take requests for medical records or information
• Distribute medical information to other medical offices, insurance companies, attorney offices and other requesting entities
• Responsible for obtaining signed medical authorization from patients
• Other projects/responsibilities as assigned periodically by direct supervisor

Education and Training:

• High School degree or equivalent
• Preferred successful completion of certified/certificate eligible, post high school two-year Health Information Technology program or equivalent with education, experience and certification
• Minimum of two years office experience
• One year of medical records experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and other regulatory policies
• Skill in customer service, communications, problem-solving, organization and confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Skill in using courteous and professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to act in a professional and positive manner when interacting with patients
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, in writing and on the phone in the English language
• Ability to establish/maintain effective, cooperative relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and their families

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights or weekends
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Extended periods of sitting during the 8 hour work day
• Requires eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity
• Must be able to view computer screens for long periods of time