Medical Records Specialist

The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for providing support for the Release of Information (ROI) requests for patient Medical Records. Pay range for this position is $15.45-18.47 per hour, based on years of experience.
ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

• Working Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM. No evenings, weekends, or holidays!
• 12 Paid Holidays per year, starting with your first day of employment!
• 20 PTO days per year! (Depending on Position)
• 3% 401K Contribution, even if you do not contribute!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date!
• Pay may be higher than stated range, based on experience.
• And more!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine records to be released by reviewing requestors' information in accordance with the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines and obtaining pertinent patient data from various sources, including electronic, off-site, or physical records that match the request.
• Respond and process requests from physicians offices on a priority basis and fax information to the physician office.
• Respond to phone calls from medical support personnel requesting Medical Records or patient identification to be read from record.
• Log Medical Records request into the electronic medical record, EPIC.
• Comply with all industry regulations and UNLV Health Policies.
• Responsible for handling and recording payments for request.
• Escalate issues to the manager that delay timely release of records.
• Maintain and protect sensitive and private information by keeping patient records confidential in accordance with clinic, hospital, HIPAA, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalency

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual-Engllish/Spanish required
• Previous experience with the release of information in the Medical Records field required
• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications. Use of an electronic medical record system, EPIC experience preferred. Six months or more experience entering data into computer systems. At least 6 months health care work experience
• Experience using the internet required
• Strong verbal communication skills; demonstrated success responding to customer inquiries
• Demonstrated success working in an environment that requires attention to details
• Proven track record of dependability/reliability
• Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations is preferred
• Ability to type 35 wpm
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• May include standing, sitting, and/or walking for extended periods
• May include performing repetitive tasks
• May include lifting up to 25 pounds

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures, please contact Recruitment at med.hr.recruitment@medicine.unlv.edu.