Manahawkin, New jersey
Senior Medical Records Client Service Representativ (Driving... Job Opening in Manahawkin, New jersey - This is a senior level position responsible for processing all release of medical records information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. In addition to the duties and responsibilities specified for this role, the Client Service Representative II is able to independently perform and fulfill all the duties and responsibilities of the Client Service Representative I position. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations.
Duties and responsibilities
Exercises sound judgment and critical thinking skills in the execution of job duties and knows when to ask for guidance and/or share information with supervisor and/or manager for uncommon ROI requests.
Assists with the training of associates in the Client Service Representative I position.
Demonstrates working knowledge of esmartlog, smartlink, rep on line and other work tools and software.
Generates reports from e-smartlog, rep on line and other tools and software as directed by Manager and/or Supervisor.
Submits weekly reports as directed by Manager, Operations
Receives incoming requests for information and responds to requests by opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries in a timely manner.
Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing.
Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures and HIPAA guidelines.
Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical charts and returning charts, copying/scanning medical records accurately and correctly, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity; and electronically transmits medical record to processing operations.
Reviews the accuracy of scanned documents and ensures documents reflect the details specified by the requestor.
Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing.
Maintains equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department.
Provides excellent customer service by being attentive, respectful and professional at all times; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; being proactive in identifying and addressing member concerns, or problems.
Demonstrates helpful and effective telephone etiquette and customer service skills by providing appropriate information to callers.
Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established by The Company or the member facility.
Maintains a clean and orderly work area, insures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, and insures adequate supplies to meet customer requests.
Maintains working knowledge of the current state laws regarding fee structure, and HIPAA regulations as well as facility policies and procedures in regards to release of information.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality as scheduled. Notifies Supervisor and/or Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule.
Adheres to all Company time and attendance policies or applicable law covering meal breaks and rest periods. Records all accurate work hours in The Company?s designated time keeping system daily and adheres to the Company?s overtime policy and procedures for requesting time off or change in schedule.
Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional tasks facilities or assist with ROI backlogs.
Performs responsibilities in accordance with The Company?s and member facilities policies and procedures and state and federal labor regulations and works to minimize confidentiality breaches.
Maintains confidentiality, information security and ethical behavior when handling all Company and medical records information during transport, storage and disposal. Will not remove medical records information from member site unless written authorization is provided by the facility?s HIM Director, Company Supervisor, Manager or Vice President of Operations.
Attends and participates in required educational training sessions and staff meetings as scheduled and assigned.
Ability to adapt to change and respond to difficult and challenging situations in a professional manner.
Accepts new assignments willingly to meet business needs.
Communicates with Manager on an on-going basis, providing information and data as requested including member?s changing needs and requests.
Promptly reports to Manager any customer service concerns and/or any potential HIPAA violations whether actual or perceived.
Informs Manager of site or work difficulties, special project requests from facility, and fluctuating volume in daily workload.
Ability to accurately and efficiently utilize a computer for data input, retrieval of data, running reports and all other tasks associated with release of information services and time reporting.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, organize workload and prioritize work tasks to meet production goals.
May be required to travel to multiple sites based on the needs of the region
Ability to recognize emergency situations within context of job duties and communicate potential issues to Supervisor and/or Manager
Maintains knowledge of safety procedures to ensuring a safe work environment and reports safety concerns to Supervisor and/or Manager.
Maintains a current and valid driver?s license and insures personal automobile insurance is in force and will be maintained, in at least the amounts required by state law, on any automobile or transportation that is used in connection with Company duties.
Checks The Company and other assigned email and communication systems such as REP Online and member assigned email on a daily basis. Utilizes assigned tools within established guidelines.
Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to working at facilities within 50 miles of principal site as business needs arise.
Adheres to The Company?s Code of Conduct and business standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Required experience:
Client Relations: 5 years
Medical Records: 5 years
Medical Terminology: 5 years
HIM-Healthcare Information Management: 5 years
HIPAA: 5 years
Customer Service: 5 years
Release Of Medical Information: 5 years
Data Entry: 5 years
Scanning/Faxing: 5 years
Required license or certification:
Driver's License
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