Job Description
Job Description
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for obtaining, organizing, and maintaining complete and accurate patient medical records to support diagnostic imaging and clinical care. This role plays a critical part in ensuring prior imaging and documentation are available for radiologists ahead of diagnostic exams, while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
-Request, collect, and organize patient medical records from internal and external sources
-Obtain prior imaging studies and reports for radiologist review prior to diagnostic exams
-Upload, index, and maintain records within the EMR/EHR system accurately and timely
-Ensure all medical records are complete, legible, and properly labeled
-Coordinate with imaging departments, clinical teams, and external facilities as needed
-Maintain compliance with HIPAA, patient privacy laws, and medical record handling standards
-Track reco...
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for obtaining, organizing, and maintaining complete and accurate patient medical records to support diagnostic imaging and clinical care. This role plays a critical part in ensuring prior imaging and documentation are available for radiologists ahead of diagnostic exams, while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
-Request, collect, and organize patient medical records from internal and external sources
-Obtain prior imaging studies and reports for radiologist review prior to diagnostic exams
-Upload, index, and maintain records within the EMR/EHR system accurately and timely
-Ensure all medical records are complete, legible, and properly labeled
-Coordinate with imaging departments, clinical teams, and external facilities as needed
-Maintain compliance with HIPAA, patient privacy laws, and medical record handling standards
-Track reco...