Medical Records Specialist

Pittsburgh Mercy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start Day 1 of employment

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Medical Record Specialist to process physical and electronic records, ensure confidentiality, and support scanning and release of information in compliance with licensing requirements.

The role involves document imaging, quality reviews, and coordination with providers. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 9-5, with comprehensive benefits starting Day 1 of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Pre-employment drug screening and Act 33/34/73 clearances required.
• Previous training or experience with medical record documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects the security and confidentiality of medical records.
• Communicate with persons served and internal/external partners clearly.
• Prepare correspondence to health care providers upon consent.
• Identify and distinguish various medical record documents from internal and external sources.
• Validate requests and authorizations for release of medical information.
• Assist with program audits as needed.

Skills

Medical records

Attention to detail

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description:

Position Purpose:

The Medical Record Specialist is responsible for processing physical and electronic records for storage and retrieval. This position performs a variety of complex and confidential duties requiring analysis and attention to detail and assist in scanning documents into the record. The person we are looking for must have the technical, organizational, and clerical skills necessary to efficiently and effectively maintain the electronic records of person served, in accordance with all the state and federal licensing requirements. Some functions of this position include but are not limited to document imaging, quality review and release of information.

What you will do:

• Protects the security of medical records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
• Communicate effectively with persons served as well with both internal and external partners.
• Prepares correspondence to health care providers upon consent from the person served.
• Ability to identify and distinguish various types of medical record documents received from internal and external sources.
• Validates request and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures.
• Assist with program audits as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Previous training or experience working with medical record documentation preferred
• Pre-employment drug screening, Act 33/34/73 clearances

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Benefits start Day 1 of employment!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!

Schedule:

Monday – Friday: 9-5pm

About Pittsburgh Mercy

We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.

Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse, Physical health needs, Intellectual disabilities, and Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.