Birmingham OB/Gyn is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Health Information & Electronic Records Specialist to manage the flow of patient health information across the practice.
This role is responsible for receiving, organizing, routing, retrieving, and releasing patient records accurately and efficiently. The position works with electronic systems, outside partners, health information exchange tools, and traditional records workflows to improve how information moves through the organization.
The role also supports vendor coordination, outside records requests, release of information, and process improvement efforts to make health information management more efficient.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous medical records, health information, medical office, referral, or other healthcare experience preferred
- Education or coursework in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is a plus
- Strong computer skills and comfort learning new technology
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work accurately with a high volume of patient information
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and consistently follow through
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to recognize when information requires additional review, escalation, or follow-up
- Dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Understanding of patient confidentiality and protected health information
Key Responsibilities
- Manage incoming patient records and documents from electronic, paper, and fax workflows
- Review, organize, index, and route patient information to the appropriate team or location
- Maintain patient information within the electronic health record
- Use electronic fax and document-management tools to receive and transmit patient information
- Coordinate medical records and forms requests with outside partners
- Verify authorization and documentation before releasing patient information
- Obtain outside medical records needed for patient care
- Use electronic health information resources and exchange tools when appropriate
- Identify workflow problems and help improve records management processes
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
4 weeks ago