ROI Medical Records Specialist - Remote

Lensa; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital health is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist. This entry-level position involves processing release of information requests, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations, and providing top-notch customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of medical records management. Join a team committed to enhancing individual health journeys and making quality care accessible to all. If you're self-motivated and eager to learn in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a medical records department preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to type 50 wpm and multi-task effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process release of information requests while ensuring compliance with HIPAA.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform quality checks on all work to assure accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Customer Satisfaction

Organizational Skills

Typing Speed (50 wpm)

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Tools

Fax Machine

Copier

Scanning Machine

Job description

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Job Description

Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people -- no matter where they are in their health journey -- unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com .

Job Summary

This position is responsible for processing all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient's right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient's medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations.

Essential Functions

• Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient's medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity.
• Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing.
• Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures.
• Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing.
• Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out).
• Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems.
• May receive incoming requests including opening mail, telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, insures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area.
• Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure
• Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs
• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all information.
• Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) required
• A minimum of 2 years prior experience in a medical records department or like setting preferred
• Must have strong computer software experience -- general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
• Excellent organizational skills a must
• Must be able to type 50 wpm
• Must be able to use fax, copier, scanning machine
• Must be willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly.
• Must be self-motivated, a team player
• Must have proven customer satisfaction skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Internet speed must be minimum of 5Mbps
  
  

Sharecare and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, equal pay, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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