Medical Records Coordinator

Annapolis ENT, a division of Chesapeake Specialty Care is seeking a qualified individual for an in office position as a Medical Records Coordinator at our office location in Annapolis, MD. This position facilitates all release of information requests in a courteous and confidential manner. This position will work closely with front desk patient coordinators and physicians.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handles the intake, processing, and status updating of all release of information requests.
• Reads, sorts, distributes, and/or files incoming documents, reports, correspondence and other documents in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by keeping patient records information private under HIPPA.
• Manages electronic medical record (EMR) systems, including data entry, updates and troubleshooting.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of the regulatory issues associated with Protected Health Information.
• Ability to judge the level of confidentiality required for the use of Protected Health Information, exhibit integrity in use of dissemination of such information.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, Excel and EMR systems.
• Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Handling a multi line phone system.
• Ability to work in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills including courtesy, resourcefulness and efficiency in answering questions, providing information to individuals who request records.
• Effective writing skills are also required in order to accurately record miscellaneous data, receipts, logs and reports.
• Flexibility and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Medical office experience appreciated but not requires, medical records experience is a plus.

• Computer/technology knowledge is a requirement.

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage offered.

• Short-term disability

• Life insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k)