Medical Records Representative - Cardiology… at Citizens… · Victoria

Description JOB SUMMARY The Medical Records Representative performs clerical duties within the department such as prepping, filing, scanning, and clerical transcription duties. Ensures the release and access to all patient health information is in compliance with federal and state laws and the privacy practices of Citizens Medical Center.
Job Specific: Ensures the release and access to all patient health information is in compliance with federal and state laws and the privacy practices of Citizens Medical Center. Serves as a resource for topics related to patient information privacy/HIPPA for patients, practice physicians and staff. (EF) Scans/Files all correspondence in correct medical chart under the appropriate chart heading. (EF) Maintains the Transcription/Dictation portal for accuracy. (EF) Processes Medical records releases in a timely manner in accordance with Citizens Medical Centers’ HIM policies. (EF) Processes all incoming and outgoing referrals in a timely manner. (EF) Communicates with Citizens Medical Center Health Information Management leaders and Privacy Officer to ensure Medical Records practices and processes align with current standards. Hospital: Adheres to organization-wide and other applicable policies and procedures. Day-to-day performance complies with the hospital’s Service Excellence Behavioral Expectations. Performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital’s Ethics, Compliance and Confidentiality Program guidelines. Performs within professional Scope of Practice at all times. Other Duties As Assigned: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Minimum Requirements EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Required: High School diploma or GED EXPERIENCE Required: At least one year of experience in a physician’s office or a clinic setting. Preferred: Exposure to and/or familiarity with electronic medical record databases. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant COMPANY PROFILE Citizens Medical Center is a not-for-profit, community hospital known for compassionate patient care, clinical expertise, and bringing advanced medical services to the South Texas region since 1956. Today, Citizens is a 317-bed acute care hospital with over 1,200 employees. Voted “Best of the Best” hospital in Victoria for 13 consecutive years, Citizens Medical Center is a level III Trauma Center, with a newly renovated 24/7 Emergency Department that includes an onsite medical helicopter. Citizens has a comprehensive Community Cancer Program that includes two linear accelerators and HDR brachytherapy. Citizens is recognized for its outstanding cardiology program which includes a nationally accredited Chest Pain Center and is a Primary Stroke Center. Citizens also includes a comprehensive, accredited Bariatric Surgery program, Birth Center with labor and delivery, an imaging and surgery center, sleep study center, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness center, urology center and daVinci robotics minimally invasive surgery options, a home health agency, and has a long history of providing continuing education for healthcare providers and the community. Citizens Medical Center is looking for employees who actively demonstrate service excellence by exemplifying our iCare values. If you are someone who displays respect and enthusiasm for patients, visitors, and coworkers while consistently upholding the hospital’s commitment to providing outstanding outcomes, service excellence, and fiscal responsibility, then you could be a good fit for the CMC team! BENEFIT OFFERINGS Health Medical, Dental, Vision STD, LTD Disability Supplemental Life, AD&D Flexible Spending (FSA) Employer paid life insurance Retirement/Investment Defined Benefit Pension Plan 457(b) Deferred Compensation Well-Being Benefits Paid Time Off & Sick leave Bereavement leave, Jury Duty/Witness Service Hospital-paid & administered annual immunizations HealthPlex (gym) membership discount YMCA partnership discount for childcare Employee Assistance Programs Job Preview Video