Medical Records Assistant
Kforce Inc

Job Info

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in search of a Medical Records Assistant in Orlando, FL.Summary:The Medical Records Assistant under the supervision of the Risk Manager is responsible for receipt of incoming legal medical records requests, processing each request and documenting in NextGen.Duties:

• Maintains strict confidentiality of patients, and employee medical records information based on HIPAA regulations
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
• Processes legal medical records following appropriate legal guidelines for the requests
• Answer all legal requests from attorney offices
• Logs all requests for medical records
• Prepares and mails invoices and records per guidelines
• Ensures patients confidentiality and HIPAA compliance with all PHI/PI at all times; Ensures all files are kept confidential and secure; Obtain a medical release before records are released to attorney (except subpoena), other facilities and patient
• Sorts and processes all legal incoming mail, interoffice mail, checks from attorneys for records payment and department faxes
• Records retrieval - works closely with records storage facility to obtain municipality records as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements
• Ability to operate a computer, copier, fax, and scanner
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, attorney offices and others of diverse backgrounds

Skills Preferred:

• Previous HIM/medical records experience

Dress Code:

• Business Casual

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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