Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Specialist

EyeCare Partners is the nation's leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum.

Company: Grene Vision Group

Job Title: Medical Records Specialist

Department: Ophthalmology

Reports To: Clinic Supervisor

Location: Wichita, KS - Webb Rd

Job Summary:

Our practice is seeking an experienced individual who is organized, dependable, can work well in a fast-paced environment and thoroughly enjoys working with people. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all medical records requests through prompt and courteous service in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to written or telephonic requests for medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient files in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Responds to subpoenas according to operational standards.
• Retrieve patient information as directed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
• Communicates problems or irregularities according to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Favorable result on Background Check required.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Must exhibit patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.