Medical Records Specialist

The Medical Records Specialist at Jazz Imaging plays a crucial role in managing and organizing patient information to support healthcare processes. The ideal candidate understands the importance of patient privacy and the need to maintain confidentiality at all times. Moreover, they should possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to make accurate entries in digital and physical record-keeping systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and updating patient records in both electronic and paper formats. This includes details about medical history, treatments, test results, and diagnoses.
• Accurately coding health information data for reimbursement and research. This requires understanding and leveraging coding conventions and medical terminologies.
• Completing high-volume data entry tasks while minimizing errors and maintaining high standards of data integrity.
• Aiding in the processing of medical claims by ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and organisational policies.
• Ensuring patient confidentiality in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Communicating with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information.
• Performing regular audits and quality checks to validate the accuracy of records.

Job Requirements:

• An associate degree in health information technology or a related field is required. A bachelor's degree in the same areas is preferred.
• Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) would be an advantage.
• At least two years of work experience in healthcare information management or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is essential.
• Excellent data entry and administrative skills paired with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven experience with electronic health records (EHR) and other hospital information systems would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with healthcare professionals.

Benefits:

Jazz Imaging values its employees and offers a variety of benefits reflecting this. Approved staff will enjoy:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off including vacations, holidays, and sick days
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Wellbeing programs, including fitness memberships and mental health support
• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals

To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate must embrace challenges, be adaptable, and have a good understanding of medical procedures and terminologies. If you believe you fit this profile, we would love to hear from you.