Accredited Records Technician Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: HealthPort Location: Chicago, IL Description: We are currently seeking aMedical Records ROISpecialist to process medical records requests atlocal healthcare facilities in Chicago, IL. This position is responsible for processing all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service.Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patients right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patients medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This is a part-time day shift position, Monday - Friday; local travel is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Completes release of information requests including retrieving patients medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain 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 and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, insures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, insures adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Complete and send in SWAR weekly activity reports at the end of each payroll cutoff Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. RJG-2007   Requirements: Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department Must have strong computer software experience general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required Excellent organizational skills a must Must be able to type 50 wpm Must be able to use fax, copier, microfilm machine Must be willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates Degree in medical records billing/coding desired No soliciting from staffing firms or employment agencies.

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Springfield, IL Description: HealthPort Technologies, LLC., is currently seeking qualified professionals for a Medical Records ROI Specialist to process medical records requests at medical clinics in Springfield, IL. This position is responsible for traveling to medical clinics throughout Richmond to process all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. 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. This is a part-time day shift position, Monday-Friday. This position is approximately 20 hours per week. Local travel is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain 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 and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, ensure adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department Must know medical terminology Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required Ability to type 35 words per minute Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Must be able to travel daily to medical clinics Must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired To apply for this position visit our website: http://www.healthport.com/careers Please respect that we do not accept solicitations from staffing firms or employment agencies.

Job Title: Medical Records Specialist Compliance Auditor Educator Company: Location: Hines, IL Description: The Compliance Auditor/Educator is assigned to the Compliance and Business Integrity Program at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital.  As Auditor/Educator for the Compliance Program, the incumbent functions in the capacity of management support and is assigned a wide range of responsibilities and acts independently to plan, organize, direct and control areas with emphasis on internal medical record reviews; generate reports associated with the facility’s Compliance Program; review and abstract medical records information; perform quantitative and qualitative review and analysis of medical records, encounter forms and any other documents pertinent to the patient encounter  in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards as prescribed by VA, The Joint Commission, CMS, AHIMA and AMA.  Incumbent is responsible for providing support and education on coding and documentation issues related to third party billing. The incumbent works as an internal liaison to management and clinical disciplines within the hospital on health information and compliance issues.

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Peoria, IL Description: HealthPort Technologies, LLC., is currently seeking qualified professionals for a Medical Records ROI Specialist to process medical records requests at medical clinics in Peoria, IL. This position is responsible for traveling to medical clinics throughout Richmond to process all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. 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. This is a part-time day shift position, Monday-Friday. Local travel is required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain 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 and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, ensure adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department Must know medical terminology Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required Ability to type 35 words per minute Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Must be able to travel daily to medical clinics Must have reliable transportation and current auto insurance Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired To apply for this position visit our website: http://www.healthport.com/careers Please respect that we do not accept solicitations from staffing firms or employment agencies.