Medical Records Specialist 3549

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What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Vacation and Sick time
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
• Holiday Pay (9)
• Paid Personal Growth Hours
• Paid Time Off for Mental Health
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
• Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website!

About the Job

We’re looking for a Medical Records Specialist to join our Quality Assurance team at our Portland Service Center in Portland, Oregon. The Medical Records Specialist will be responsible for fulfilling records requests received from ColumbiaCare staff, clients, external providers, attorneys, and the Courts. In addition, the position is responsible for maintaining the records archive in Portland. The Medical Records Specialist must have a thorough knowledge of HIPAA standards and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (Full Time). This is an in-person position at our Portland Service Center.

What You’ll Make

$20.00-$24.00 per hour starting wage DOE/Credentials.Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

What You’ll Need

• Three (3) years of experience handling Medical Records in a licensed medical/behavioral health facility or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Associates degree in Health Records Management or related field is highly preferred
• Knowledgeable in Electronic Health Records.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders is a key requirement for success in this role.
• Proficient in using Access and Excel software to efficiently manage and organize mental health and SUD records.
• In-depth knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
• Skilled in maintaining confidential mental health records while ensuring compliance with relevant laws.
• Experienced in archive management.
• Possesses a positive attitude and is a team player.

Successful applicants MUST have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers. It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made.

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.