Medical Records Specialist
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
The Medical Record Specialist is responsible for processing physical and electronic records for storage and retrieval. This position performs a variety of complex and confidential duties requiring analysis and attention to detail and assist in scanning documents into the record. The person we are looking for must have the technical, organizational, and clerical skills necessary to efficiently and effectively maintain the electronic records of person served, in accordance with all the state and federal licensing requirements. Some functions of this position include but are not limited to document imaging, quality review and release of information.
What you will do:
Protects the security of medical records and ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
Communicate effectively with persons served as well with both internal and external partners.
Prepares correspondence to health care providers upon consent from the person served.
Ability to identify and distinguish various types of medical record documents received from internal and external sources.
Validates request and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures.
Assist with program audits as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Previous training or experience working with medical record documentation preferred
Pre-employment drug screening, Act 33/34/73 clearances
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Benefits start Day 1 of employment!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B, PTO, Paid Holiday Days, and more!!
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 9-5pm
About Pittsburgh Mercy:
We're a community-based health and human services organization using person-centered care to treat our area's most vulnerable populations. We work with families in settings that are safe and familiar to them, and view them as equal partners when planning, developing, and monitoring care.
Our mission is to be a compassionate, transforming presence within our communities. We reach out to offer help - and hope - to people who are experiencing: Mental illness and substance abuse, Physical health needs, Intellectual disabilities, and Traumatic events or circumstances, including homelessness + abuse
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.