Medical Records Specialist

Voca has immediate openings available for Medical Records Specialist professionals in Birmingham, AL!

Assignment Details

Job Description:

 The primary function of the Medical Records Specialist is to provide clerical support for the Medical Records department

• Prepare patient assessment packets, including admission, recertification and post hospital packets.
• Process signed and unsigned orders and 485s.
• Follow up on the Order Tracking Report weekly and according to Order procedure. Reprocess unsigned orders at end of episode as task appears on action screen.
• Date stamp all received documents, except SOC paperwork and paper visit notes, to be scanned into the client chart. Scanning should be completed within 24 hours of stamp date.
• Fax the discharge / transfer summary / episode detail summary and Case Conference / 60 Day summary to the physician as task appears on the action screen.
• Copy documentation and assist with ADR preparation.
• Update HCHB and computer programs as appropriate.
• During Stage 4, support the Billing team by verifying paper visit notes.
• Adhere to and participate in Agency's mandatory HIPAA / Privacy Program and Employee Compliance Program.
• Read and adhere to all Agency Policies and Procedures and follow Employee Handbook Guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must understand the issues related to the delivery of home health and hospice services and be able to problem solve effectively.Â
• Must possess knowledge of Medicare guidelines governing home health and hospice agencies.Â
• Must have exceptional customer service skills and be able to communicate well with referral sources, patients, family members, and agency employees.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills both orally and in writing.Â
• The ability to communicate with a diversity of individuals is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, typing, clerical skills, and be competent with computers.
• Must possess a minimum of two years' experience in the health care industry and one year experience in home health.
• Desired: - Six months medical records experience in a clinic, hospital, or home health setting (preferred).
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and automobile liability insurance

Shift

• 40/WK
• 8/Day

Benefits

Partnering with Voca comes with a number of benefits including:

• Dedicated Recruiter

• Insurance

• 401k

• Competitive, Flexible Pay Packages

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