Electronic Medical Records Specialist
Job Description
Our growing healthcare client is looking to expand their administrative team. This position is on-site in Lynn and is a temp role with an hourly rate of $21-$23 per hour.
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The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Specialist II is a well-organized, detail oriented, team player who ensures accurate and timely maintenance of the Electronic Medical Records. Incumbent serves as a member of the Central Medical Records (CMR) team and works independently to prioritize work and deadlines. Incumbent follows the CMR methods and procedures used
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to resolve problems and serves as an information resource under the direction of the EMR Manager and Medical Records Supervisor concerning the department’s policies and procedures.
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Essential Responsibilities:
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- Creates new participant chart in EMR
- Maintains the accuracy of the demographic information into the EMR
- Accurately files and scans medical records into the EMR while ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Maintains the quality and consistency of complete and accurate electronic medical records
- Redistributes documentation not part of the EMR to appropriate departments or individuals while ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Responsible for workflow of the department in the absence of the CMR Manager and Medical Records Supervisor
- Process Routine Release of Information
- Retrieves hospital documentation through multiple hospital systems with approval of CMR Manager
- Communicates with outside medical providers to request records for continuity of care
- Manages incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner
- Adheres to the EMR standards, practices and policies for the CMR Department.
- Supports the CMR department during the CMS audit
- Performs audits on participant charts to ensure accuracy
- Performs other duties as required
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Job Specification:
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- High School diploma or equivalent
- Previous (2-3 years) administrative experience required
- Strong computer skills
- Strong clerical and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiar with medical records terminology
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Microsoft Office experienced required
- Experience with electronic medical records preferred
- Experience in a clinical setting preferred
- COVID vaccinated preferred
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