• Medical Records Specialist

    Evergreen Health (Buffalo, NY)


    Evergreen Health

     

    At Evergreen, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

     

    The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for completing, acquiring and sending patient medical records, and for inputting patient medical information into the electronic medical record (EMR) system for programs at Evergreen Health. They collaborate and support with team members to ensure a patient-focused approach to care.

    As part of the essential functions of this role, the Medical Records Specialist:

    + Requests medical records from external providers for patients as needed

    + Responds to requests for information from both internal and external sources while following organizational and regulatory guidelines for release of patient health information

    + Follows-up on scheduled orders and referrals including contacting patients, sending and requesting records and updating status in the EMR

    + Assists clinical staff in scanning and faxing patient paperwork

    + Answers and responds to incoming telephone calls, including voicemails

    + Enters data accurately

     

    Qualified Candidate will have an Associate’s degree, or be in current pursuit of secondary education in health information technology field with a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience working in Health Information Management (HIM) field. Candidate must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, Spanish a plus. Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, and demonstrate ability to work across multiple departments. Candidate must also demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. A wareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

     

    Job Type: Full-time

     

    Required education: Associate's degree

     

    Required experience: Health Information Management (2 years)

    What Evergreen Health Offers You:

    + Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans for you to choose from

    + Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you

    + Paid Time Off package that equals 4 weeks of time in your first year

    + 403b with a generous company match

    + Paid parking or monthly metro pass

    + Professional development opportunities

    + Paid lunch breaks