Medical Records Specialist

Behavioral Health Services North Inc; Morrisonville (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Training opportunities

Job summary

Behavioral Health Services North Inc (BHSN) in Morrisonville, NY, is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to maintain accuracy and retrieval of medical records, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality. The role supports patient experience and cross‑department collaboration.

Daily duties include preparing records for storage, processing requests, documenting in the EMR, maintaining confidentiality, and assisting with audits. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1+ years' experience preferred in medical records or related field.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clients' medical records for electronic/physical storage.
• Process incoming medical records requests and log in EMR.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all responsibilities.
• Provide support for compliance activities and audits.

Skills

EHR experience

MS Office 365

Data confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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Medical Records Specialist

Full Time Morrisonville, NY, US

BHSN, one of the fastest growing organizations providing whole person care in the region, is in search of passionate individuals to join our rapidly growing team!

Your role at BHSN:

The medical records specialist position manages the maintenance, accuracy, and retrieval of medical records to ensure quality with regulatory standards. Expected to provide an exceptional patient experience in every counter, aligned with the organizations core values. The position will provide support to other departments including but not limited to customer experience. Training and support across potential areas of inter-department support is required of this role.

Assigned programs may include, and are not limited to, outpatient behavioral health clinics, school-based services, crisis services, substance abuse services, and rehabilitative programs.

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8:00AM to 4:00PM

What your day might look like:

• Prepares clients medical records for electronic/physical storage, and reviews for accuracy and completeness
• Process incoming medical records request, reviews ROI before sending out, and logs request in EMR system
• High level of confidentiality is required in all areas of responsibility
• Provides support when requested for compliance, and external agency audit activities
• Other duties as assigned

Your skills and qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• 1+years' experiencepreferred
• Experience with electronic health records/ software applications (preferred)
• General knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Teams
• Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation required for local and regional travel.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous benefits, including personalized health coverage, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Working within our community, making a real impact, working alongside passionate colleagues
• Accessible leadership team, coaching for your growth, and ample training opportunities
• As a rapidly growing organization, there are endless opportunities to grow within the organization
• Community discounts, loan forgiveness & more

BHSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across all levels of the organization. We are committed to ensuring every team member can be their authentic self and thrive both personally and professionally. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), ethnicity, color, creed, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence survivor status, reproductive health decisions, citizenship or immigration status, or any other factor protected by law.