Medical Records Specialist II: HIPAA & Scanning

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Health Information Technician to ensure clinical documents are scanned and uploaded to patient records within 48 hours, safeguarding records and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include answering calls, assisting with disclosure of patient records to requestors, and supporting data entry, filing, and retrieval of paper records across ACS, Correctional Center, and hospital locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; RHIA preferred.
• RHIA certification preferred to demonstrate expertise.
• 4 years of experience in Medical Records or related healthcare area preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred to assist diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication with proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Scan and upload clinical documents to the patient's Medical Records within 48 hours of receipt.
• Ensure patient records are safeguarded and meet HIPAA standards; maintain original Medical Record numbers.
• Answer and transfer incoming calls; greet and assist with disclosure of patient records to requestors.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and retrieval of patient paper medical records.

Skills

Analytical

Medical terminology

Statistical

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

RHIA certification (Preferred)

4 years experience in Medical Records

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Harris Health in Houston seeks a Health Information Technician to ensure clinical documents are scanned and uploaded to patient records within 48 hours, safeguarding records and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities include answering calls, assisting with disclosure of patient records to requestors, and supporting data entry, filing, and retrieval of paper records across ACS, Correctional Center, and hospital locations.