Remote Medical Records Research Assistant

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Research Assistant FTEw/Benefits Professional Potomac, MD, US 30 days ago Requisition ID: 1639 JOB NUMBER: 1639 | LOCATION: Remote CLEARANCE/ACCESS LEVEL: NACI This position is with our subsidiary, Avar Consulting Inc., an AMDEX Corporation Company Avar - The Art of Data Science Avar Consulting, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMDEX Corporation, is a policy research firm with more than 20 years of leadership and experience in social science research, data collection and analysis, program evaluation, and policy analysis. Avar seeks a Research Analyst to join our team, supporting our Federal government client. Position Overview The primary function of this position is to manage, process, organize, and gather information on incoming patient medical records promptly while maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of secured information. Similar duties on other projects may be assigned, as needed. Primary Duties: Design and implement systems: Create and maintain filing systems, classification schemes, checklists, and record schedules. Verify the accuracy of patient records and conduct audits. Safeguard patient information and other private information and ensure compliance with HIPAA standards and other legal and regulatory requirements. Create tables, exhibits, memoranda, or other communications products summarizing progress and results. Assist in notetaking and creating/updating documentation. Gather patient demographic information and data for research. Create reports on medical records management activities. Respond to inquiries: Provide information to authorized people in a timely manner. Required Qualifications / Experience: Must have a dedicated home office and reliable internet access to allow for secure viewing of protected health information. Two or more years in medical records management or working with health care records in a related capacity. Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite products, especially Microsoft Excel. Ability to perform detailed work consistently, accurately, and under pressure Must be able to read and follow instructions Must demonstrate self sufficiency in finding solutions to routine problems Must take the initiative to ask questions when necessary to complete tasks correctly Education Undergraduate degree in health information management preferred or possess professional certification in medical records management and knowledge of healthcare regulations. *Due to the nature of the contracts we support, only US citizens and permanent residents will be considered for this role.

WHO WE ARE:

Avar Consulting Inc. has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with our research methods, technical applications, and groundbreaking data science, but our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the Avar Consulting team. With an emphasis on continuous learning, Avar is a place where people join for the stellar social science research and analytic opportunities for which we’re known and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a national scale. Avar Consulting Inc. is an AMDEX Corporation Company. We offer a competitive salary package and attractive benefits package. Medical | Dental | Vision (Base plan employee premiums 100% company paid) Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance, STD and LTD Employee Assistance Plan and Employee Discounts 11 Federal Holidays | PTO accrual with carryover 401(k) Plan with annual company contribution| Company paid Cash Balance Plan Tuition Reimbursement&Training Assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr Amdex Corp