Medical Records Specialist

**CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCAL TO THE TAMPA/LARGO, FL AREA TO BE CONSIDERED, AS THIS POSITION IS 100% ON-SITE**

Job Title: Medical Records Specialist
Company: The Eye Institute of West Florida
Location: Largo, FL (on-site)
Travel: Travel to our other offices in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa may be required as needed; we do pay mileage reimbursement!

Perks:

• Full Benefits Package - Medical, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k + Employer Matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Base Pay
  
  

Hours:

• Full Time
• Our offices are open Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm.
  • You may need to work a little earlier and/or later as needed.
    
    

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Favorable result on Background Check
• Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry is required. 
• Basic computer skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Excitement to learn and grow 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our busy practice of 25+ Physicians is seeking an experienced individual who is organized, dependable, can work well in a fast-paced environment and thoroughly enjoys working with people. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all medical records requests through prompt and courteous service in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to written or telephonic requests for medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient files in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Responds to subpoenas according to operational standards.
• Retrieve patient information as directed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
• Communicate problems or irregularities according to management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalent is required.
• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry required.
• Must exhibit patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Favorable result on Background Check is required.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.