Medical Records Assistant (With EMR Experience)

Summary:

The Medical Records Assistant will assist the Medical Records Coordinator in ensuring the smooth flow of information between healthcare providers and patients.

Healthcare providers are doctors, IPA groups, outpatient rehab, and other HHA/Hospice.

The Medical Records Assistant safeguards patient data by adequately protecting it against unauthorized access or tampering.

The Medical Records Assistant will assist the Financial Department in accurate and timely submission of medical orders and following up on unsigned orders from physicians to maintain timely claims submission.

The Medical Records Assistant must maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities:
· Assist Medical Records Coordinator in maintaining patient’s medical information in Wellsky.
· Scan documents into the EMR.
· In charge of Order Manager in Wellsky and Forcura.
· Coordinate with other clinical staff to ensure that medical records are updated promptly.
· Sending medical orders via e-fax, email, and mail to doctor’s offices daily.
· Follow up on all unsigned orders and get MD signature timely.
· Assist in filing clinician’s payroll records.
· Provides clerical support to office staff, including answering phones and assisting callers.
· Answering phones/emails timely.
· Any other tasks assigned
· Strong communication skills, organizational skills and attention to detail
· Be a team player
· Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word & Excel)