Medical Records Specialist - Patient-Focused Admin & Records

Elizabeth Layton Center, Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Ottawa, KS seeks a Medical Records Specialist to join the Operations team. This role manages clinical documentation, greets visitors, and supports efficient patient flow with friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMR records, handling authorizations, and providing back-up coverage for reception and intake. Travel may be required; reports to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clerical or general office experience.
• One year of computer, typing and data entry experience.
• One year of customer service experience.
• Ability to pass all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and distribute clinical documentation.
• Verify authorizations for information exchange.
• Enter and verify new client information in EMR.
• Provide back-up coverage for Intake Coordinator and front desk.
• Provide evening reception coverage as scheduled.
• Assist billing by relaying account information as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and client data.
• Answer and direct incoming calls.
• Track and manage medical records destruction.
• Complete required trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Data entry

Typing

Office software

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Ottawa, KS seeks a Medical Records Specialist to join the Operations team. This role manages clinical documentation, greets visitors, and supports efficient patient flow with friendly customer service.

Responsibilities include maintaining EMR records, handling authorizations, and providing back-up coverage for reception and intake. Travel may be required; reports to the Director of Operations.