Medical Records Specialist - Home Health

Overview

Family Life Care is a leading provider of compassionate home health care services, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Home Health Medical Records Specialist to join our team and ensure the accuracy and compliance of our patient records.

• Set up new patient clinical records.
• Maintain the patient tracking system to document the status and dates of important documentation events.
• Scan and file documents in the patient electronic health records (EHR) system.
• Deliver documents to physicians requiring signature via fax and other electronic means. Track the return of signed documents and follow up with non-returned documents.
• Review medical documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Process requests for medical records from authorized parties while ensuring HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with other Family Life Care staff to ensure timely documentation of patient care.
• Perform regular audits of records to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Answer inbound calls and route appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree in health information management or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in medical records management, preferably in home health or a similar healthcare setting.
• Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems and Microsoft Office Suite. Must be able to organize and filter data using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, organizational abilities, and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Positive attitude and a team player.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, 401k and health insurance.