Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Specialist

Department:

St Joseph Hospice

Location:

Lafayette, LA St. Joseph Hospice is hiring for a Medical Records Specialist to join our team! We invite you to become a part of one of the fastest-growing Home Health Care and Hospice agencies that spans across six states and employs over 2,400 healthcare professionals. Our vast network of healthcare providers allows us to provide optimal patient care and seamless transition across service lines.

Essential duties include:

File all patient documents, keep charts in order, and get medical records when requested Create new records as necessary Ensures Employee Health and Education, Agency and Contract Services stay up to date Participates in and coordinates employee orientation. Notifies supervisor(s) of any documentation or orientation requirement needed Ensures confidentiality and professionalism is maintained when dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Perform general office duties such as computer work, operating office machines, and EMR daily workflow Ensures documents flow in a coordinated and efficient manner Answers telephone, supply orders and performs other duties as requested

Qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent Knowledge of medical terminology preferred Must have excellent oral communication, customer service, and organizational skills Detail-oriented, ability to work independently and possess good time management skills Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated computer proficiency using medical software programs, Microsoft Word and Excel At least one year of experience in clinical records/medical records operations on the electronic medical record chart

Full-Time Benefits:

Competitive Pay Increased Earning Potential Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance Short-term & Long-term Disability 401(k) Paid Time Off Cell Phone Allowance Mileage reimbursement (reflective of fluctuating fuel prices) Exceptional People providing Exceptional Care. All inquiries will be kept confidential. EOE.