Medical Records Specialist - Fast ROI & EHR

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in St. Petersburg seeks a Records Technician to manage medical records, process Release of Information requests, and ensure timely, accurate responses for clients and legal inquiries.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of health information systems such as HMS Progress Notes, and strong customer service in a fast-paced health department setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in processing requests for copies of patient medical records.
• Experience with electronic medical records.
• Minimum 2 years with computers.
• Experience with office equipment (copy/fax).
• Customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply federal/state laws for Release of Protected Health Information.
• Respond to Release of Information requests within 7–10 days.
• Answer inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
• Use databases to track release of information transactions.
• Serve as witness in court as needed.
• Provide Release of Information training to new staff.
• Sort and distribute Medical Records mail.
• Scan and import documents to the electronic health record.

Skills

Records management

Customer service

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Organization

Prioritization

Scanning proficiency

Education

No formal degree specified

Tools

HMS Progress Notes

Job description

Florida Department of Health in St. Petersburg seeks a Records Technician to manage medical records, process Release of Information requests, and ensure timely, accurate responses for clients and legal inquiries.

The role requires attention to detail, knowledge of health information systems such as HMS Progress Notes, and strong customer service in a fast-paced health department setting.