Medical Records Specialist (EMR & HIPAA)

Slocum-Orthopedics; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Slocum-Orthopedics in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient records using EMR systems. The role requires careful data entry, release requests, and file maintenance while ensuring patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include obtaining outside records, updating records for upcoming appointments, completing disability forms, and securely sharing records with authorized parties. A high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six to twelve months related experience or training required.
• Proficiency with medical records and HIPAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, release and retrieve patient medical records using EMR.
• Obtain outside records and convert them into internal systems.
• Update records for upcoming appointments.
• Complete patient disability forms (FMLA, OTJ, work release/status).
• Assign information from outside facilities into correct charts.
• Provide patient records to authorized outside parties with HIPAA safeguards.
• Review records for completeness and proper filing in the chart.
• Electronically file correspondence and reports in patient charts.
• Distribute mail and handle related clerical tasks.

Skills

Medical records

HIPAA compliance

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Slocum-Orthopedics in Eugene, Oregon, seeks a Medical Records Clerk to manage patient records using EMR systems. The role requires careful data entry, release requests, and file maintenance while ensuring patient privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include obtaining outside records, updating records for upcoming appointments, completing disability forms, and securely sharing records with authorized parties. A high school diploma or GED and 6–12 months related experience are required.