Medical Records Specialist — HIPAA-Savvy & Impactful

Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers; Texas; Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Life insurance

401(a) plan with matching

457/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Descripción de la vacante

Hill Country MHDD Centers in Texas is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to manage and disclose patient records across the 19-county catchment area. You will handle records requests, chart audits, and front-desk coverage to ensure smooth operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of medical records experience or a Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems; a valid Texas driver's license is needed.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of medical records experience or a Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years of medical office experience in front office records.
• 2 years of experience with computer databases or web portals.
• 2 years of experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsabilidades

• Process medical record requests through an electronic health record system.
• Prepare a chart audit for Doctor's Day.
• Provide front-desk coverage in the reception area.
• Schedule and confirm consumer appointments.
• Reconcile lab bills and verify insurance.
• Verify insurance information.
• Prepare and document medical record releases per policy and procedures.

Conocimientos

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Customer service

Educación

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Descripción del empleo

Medical Records Specialist (Hays County MH Center)

Help us help others:

The Medical RecordsSpecialists, under the direction of the Coordinator of Office ManagementSystems, areresponsible for preparing, assembling, and disclosing medicalrecords for clients throughout the 19-county catchment area of Hill CountryMHDD Centers.

You will get to:

• Process medical record requeststhrough an electronic health record system.
• Prepare a chart audit forDoctor's Day
• Physical coverage of thereception area
• Scheduling and confirmingconsumer appointments
• Lab bill reconciliation
• Insurance verification
• Understand HIPAA and privacy lawsin terms of the disclosure of records
• Prepare medical record releases
• Document medical releasesaccording to policy and procedures

You'll definitely need:

• High school diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in dutiesrelated to the position or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college oruniversity
• Two years of medical officeexperience specific to front office medical records
• Two years of experience utilizingcomputer database systems or web portals
• Two years of experience withMicrosoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
• To complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment

We'llalso want you to:

• Employ excellent verbal andwritten communication skills to engage and report effectively.
• Maintain a well-organizedschedule and travel as necessary to ensure completion of duties.
• Maintain accurate and timelycollaborative documentation in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Sustain a calm demeanor whenunder pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
• Provide exemplary customerservice and care to individuals with their best interests at heart.
• Work autonomously to completeassignments within community and HHSC standards with a high level ofquality.
• Work cooperatively with others, and be punctual and consistent in your attendance, because your people will relyon you!

We'reexcited to provide:

• PPO health insurance plan, withoption to add dependents.
• PPO dental plans and visioninsurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(a) plan, employer matchesdollar-for-dollar contributions up to 8% of your salary. You are 100%vested after 3 years of service.
• 457/403(b) plan, employees areimmediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
• Generous paid time off for funand vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
• An authentic and caringenvironment where folks care about each other.