Bilingual Medical Records Specialist
Medix Staffing Solutions
Chicago, IL (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Bilingual Medical Records Specialist to join our healthcare support team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an organized, fast-paced office environment and enjoys helping patients and healthcare partners through accurate and timely medical records processing. If you are tech-savvy, dependable, and comfortable handling sensitive information with professionalism, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Medical Records Specialist, you will support the release and processing of medical records requests while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service. Key Responsibilities Process medical records requests received via phone, email, and fax Manage a high volume of requests, averaging approximately 250 per week Review and track requests using Excel spreadsheets and EMR systems Match medical records with corresponding billing information Fax and securely send records to authorized recipients Upload attachments and maintain organized documentation Verify records, notes, and procedures within the EMR system Answer incoming phone calls related to medical records requests and releases Transfer calls to the appropriate department when necessary Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling patient information What Success Looks Like Successful candidates will demonstrate: Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to manage multiple requests and deadlines efficiently Professional communication with patients and healthcare contacts Excellent organizational and follow-up skills Comfort navigating multiple systems and digital workflows Required Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish and English Previous medical office experience Strong customer service and phone communication skills Proficiency with computers and data entry Experience working in Excel spreadsheets Advanced formulas are not required Must be comfortable uploading, tracking, and managing information digitally Ability to work within EMR systems and handle confidential information professionally Preferred Qualifications Experience processing medical records requests or release of information (ROI) Schedule Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Why Join Us? Stable weekday schedule Collaborative and supportive team environment Opportunity to grow within healthcare administration Meaningful work supporting patient care and healthcare operations Fast-paced role with a variety of daily responsibilities • We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). • As a job position within our Revenue Cycle division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: accessing financial and confidential information, handling financial and other payment data, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
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