ROI Medical Records Specialist - Remote

Sharecare Operating Company; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharecare is seeking a Release of Information Clerk to process patient information requests in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with HIPAA and company policies. You will safeguard patient privacy while handling medical records and related data with care.

The role includes validating requests, performing data entry and quality checks, and maintaining secure, organized work areas. Strong computer skills and the ability to multi-task are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (GED) required.
• Minimum 2 years prior experience in a medical records department or similar setting preferred.
• Strong computer software experience; Microsoft Word and Excel required.
• Excellent organizational skills are a must.
• Must be able to type 50 wpm.
• Must be able to use fax, copier, scanning machines.
• Willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly; self-motivated and a team player.
• Proven customer satisfaction skills.
• Must be able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Processes release of information requests efficiently, retrieves and returns patient charts, and transmits records per requests and procedures.
• Date stamps requests and highlights pertinent data for processing.
• Validates requests and authorizations for release of information.
• Performs quality checks to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and proper invoicing.
• Maintains and handles equipment and records in a clean, organized workspace.
• Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Typing 50 wpm

Customer service

Organization

Multi-tasking

Team player

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma (GED)

Tools

Fax machine

Copier

Scanner

Job description

Job Description:

Sharecare is a digital healthcare company that delivers software and tech-enabled services to stakeholders across the healthcare ecosystem to help improve care quality, drive better outcomes, and lower costs. Through its data-driven AI insights, evidence-based resources, and comprehensive platform, including benefits navigation, care management, home care resources, and health information management, Sharecare helps people easily and efficiently manage their healthcare and improve their well-being. Across its three business channels, Sharecare enables health plan sponsors, health systems and physician practices, and leading pharmaceutical brands to drive personalized and value-based care at scale. AskMD by Sharecare, the company's free AI health app , helps people describe a symptom, ask a health question, and get evidence-based guidance and a clear next step. AskMD is available in the U.S. on the App Store , Google Play , and the web . To learn more, visit 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 are 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

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.