St. Joseph's/Candler is hiring: Medical Records Specialist in Savannah

Core Job Functions: Assembles patient health information for each clinic visit, including but not limited to, medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. Verifies documents are completed accurately, indexed correctly and/or properly identified, and signed. Ensures all necessary information is located in electronic chart (or paper chart) in proper chronological order. Retrieves imaging for all radiology tests; communicate with physician or office manager when not available. Identify report availability for physician review and signature. Ensures all orders have been completed and results received in advance of appointment and/or communicates with clinical specialists and Practice Coordinators in advance if otherwise. Assist in preparation, download, and routing of overnight oximetry reports, home sleep study data, and CPAP equipment data for provider review. Prepares records accurately to ensure timely access by authorized persons. Monitors chart for additional work assignments. Organizes and stores records appropriately to establish easy access for clinical personnel. Phones are answered in a timely and courteous manner. Accurate information is provided, taken from caller and delivered to the appropriate recipient. Adheres to the release of patient information and is compliant with HIPAA regulations. Releases protected health information in an efficient manner to appropriate parties.