Medical Records Specialist

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Orchard Park, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role involves managing medical records, ensuring HIPAA and regulatory compliance, and maintaining confidential client files. Responsibilities include scanning charts, processing records, and coordinating with clinical staff and privacy officers.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of work-related experience. You are proficient in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and possess strong organizational and communication skills to manage medical records and ensure compliance with regulations like HIPAA.

Must Have Skills for ATS

HIPAA

42CFR Part 2

Excel

MSWord

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job Description

Agency Profile: Spectrum Health & Human Services respectfully partners with adults, children, and families as they recover from behavioral, emotional, mental health and/or substance related disorders by offering individualized and meaningful opportunities of hope, empowerment, and support to achieve self-defined improvements in their quality of life.

Full Time: 227 Thorn Ave, Orchard Park

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Performs administrative tasks specific to managing medical records.  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities
  • Ensure the criteria is met for a high performing team member and the values that support trust, interdependencies and teamwork are role modeled and consistently evidenced in the work environment
  • Consistently maintain a neat, organized work environment
  • Covers medical records office daily to ensure coverage
  • Constant direct communication with clinical staff, Compliance/Privacy Officer, and Directors when needed.  
  • Follows up with clients and/or clinical staff to coordinate the implementation of valid consents so the individual has a clear understanding of the request and disclosure of records.  
  • Establishes and maintains confidential files and records
  • Understands Corporate Compliance information in relation to medical records and HIPAA 
  • Knowledge regarding the disclosure and confidentiality of 42CFR Part 2, Mental Hygiene information (Section 33.13), and HIV/AIDS related information. 
  • Assists with the pulling charts and preparing records
  • Scan charts as needed to maintain electronic medical record
  • Processing of client records maintaining current and termed client records
  • Answers medical records phone calls and appropriately follows up with messages 
  • Operates office machines and instructs others in the operation of same
  • Proficiency in Excel including the ability to work in existing spreadsheets, create new spreadsheets and filter data for reports as needed
  • Other Duties as assigned

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

  • Ability to generate standard business letters
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills both verbal and written
  • Meticulous documentation/recording skills and attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail
  • Proficient in the use of computer software such as MSWord, Excel, Power Point, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc. 
  • Ability to operate office equipment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

  • One-year work related experience

COMPENSATION: $17.46-22.46/hr

Spectrum Health & Human Services

Spectrum Health and Human Services, is a not- for-profit community mental health organization, recognized as one of the most innovative behavioral healthcare providers in Western New York. Spectrum Health provides a wide range of services including treatment and rehabilitation of psychiatric disabilities, psychological problems, and substance-related disorders. Mental health programs for adults, adolescents, children and families who are experiencing a significant disturbance in functioning, emotional state, or pattern of behavior are readily available in many different communities. As an employee, Spectrum Health offers a competitive salary and benefit program with flexible scheduling, and value for quality of life and work-life balance. The atmosphere is inclusive and welcoming and open. Spectrum Health was designated a "Best Place to Work" in Buffalo Business First's annual survey in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The agency is regularly cited with local and regional awards for its thoughtful and impactful service. Spectrum Health was also named one of 2021Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the NYS Society of Human Resource Management.
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