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Health Information/ Medical Records Specialist

Job Description

The Health Information Specialist is responsible for processing requests for medical information by reproducing medical records and providing these to the appropriate parties. This role also involves performing various clerical duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain, update, file, and retrieve medical records in accordance with established procedures.

+ Account for and verify forms/documents, researching previous patient records and consolidating them into a single unit record.

+ Investigate incomplete or missing records, following up with physicians, nursing units, and departments to ensure completion of necessary documentation.

+ Ensure confidentiality by adhering to established codes and release confidential health information according to policies, procedures, and State and Federal regulations.

+ Screen, accept, and comply with subpoenas following departmental guidelines.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in medical records and health information management.

+ Knowledge of Release of Information (ROI) processes.

+ Familiarity with HIPAA Regulations and electronic medical records.

+ Proficiency in handling subpoenas related to medical records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A minimum of 2 years of experience in medical records management.

Work Environment

This is a contract assignment in health information for a duration of 4 to 6 months, with the possibility of transitioning to a different department within the company. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with options for shifts starting at 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, or 10:00 AM, and ending 8 hours later, inclusive of a 30-minute lunch break. This position is fast-paced and requires working independently.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in ALBANY,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.