Medical Records Specialist

Hospice of the Valley is a national leader in hospice care and has been serving the Phoenix metropolitan area since 1977. A mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Hospice of the Valley employs compassionate, skilled professionals who are committed to excellence, enjoy teamwork and contribute daily to our mission and culture of caring. Team members experience a friendly, supportive atmosphere, leadership support, autonomy, flexibility and the privilege of doing meaningful, rewarding work.

Position Profile

The Medical Records Coordinator maintains clinical records in accordance with state and federal regulations. Primary duties include reviewing charts for completeness, setting up charts, copying tracking of records and relevant data entry.

Responsibilities

§ Assures complete and accurate medical records.

§ Processes new patient charts and packets.

§ Provides medical record information.

§ Provides clerical duties.

§ Maintains and enhances professional skills.

§ Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

§ High school diploma or equivalent experience.

§ Minimum two years medical record experience.

§ Basic working knowledge of alphabetical and numerical filing principles, sorting and keyboarding.

§ Good communication and customer relation skills to interact with others in a helpful, cooperative and effective manner.

§ Ability to give and follow written as well as oral instruction.

§ Skilled in filing alphabetically as well as numerically.

§ Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work.

§ Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy and follow-through with minimal supervision.

§ Ability to gather and interpret data from different sources and problem solve.

§ Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner.

§ Proficient computer skills.

§ Ability to use various types of office equipment including computer equipment, fax machine, copier and phone.

Preferred Qualifications

§ RHIT certification preferred.

§ Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Hospice of the Valley offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include medical, dental and vision plans, generous paid time off, a matching 401k, tuition assistance, an award winning wellness program and a host of employee recognition and rewards. Employees also receive comprehensive orientation, training and development opportunities.

Hospice of the Valley is an equal employment opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/D/V