Medical Records Specialist (Hays County MH Center)
Help us help others:
The Medical Records Specialists, under the direction of the Coordinator of Office Management Systems, are responsible for preparing, assembling, and disclosing medical records for clients throughout the 19-county catchment area of Hill Country MHDD Centers.
You will get to:
- Process medical record requests through an electronic health record system.
- Prepare a chart audit for Doctor's Day
- Physical coverage of the reception area
- Scheduling and confirming consumer appointments
- Lab bill reconciliation
- Insurance verification
- Understand HIPAA and privacy laws in terms of the disclosure of records
- Prepare medical record releases
- Document medical releases according to policy and procedures
You'll definitely need:
- High school diploma/GED
- Two years of experience in duties related to the position or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of medical office experience specific to front office medical records
- Two years of experience utilizing computer database systems or web portals
- Two years of experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
- Maintain a valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
- To complete and maintain both CPR certification and Prevention and Management of Aggressive Behavior training within the first 3 months of employment
We'll also want you to:
- Employ excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage and report effectively.
- Maintain a well-organized schedule and travel as necessary to ensure completion of duties.
- Maintain accurate and timely collaborative documentation in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Sustain a calm demeanor when under pressure to handle sometimes difficult situations.
- Provide exemplary customer service and care to individuals with their best interests at heart.
- Work autonomously to complete assignments within community and HHSC standards with a high level of quality.
- Work cooperatively with others, and be punctual and consistent in your attendance, because your people will rely on you!
We're excited to provide:
- PPO health insurance plan, with option to add dependents.
- PPO dental plans and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- 401(a) plan, employer matches dollar-for-dollar contributions up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
- 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
- Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
- An authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other.
We can pay you:
$15.00 per hour and benefits
