Medical Records Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Files records daily in appropriate sections of patient charts and maintains charts in proper order.
• Maintains chronological order in placing reports in patient records.
• Copies patient information and forwards to requesting party/referring physician after receiving appropriate consent to release medical records.
• Ensures medical record availability by routing records to appropriate staff.
• Provides medical record information by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects organization operations by keeping information confidential, following release-of-information protocols.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assists in care and maintenance ...