Medical Record Specialist FT

*ParkCreek Surgery Center *is a busy, multispecialty ambulatory surgery center located in Coconut Creek, Florida We are an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International.
USPI provides first-class surgical services for local communities, and we recognize our employees as our number one asset.
USPI’s mission is to care for each patient and their family as if they were our own.
Each patient, each family, each and every time.
If you share our mission, please reach out to discuss joining our team.
*JOB SUMMARY* Under the direction of the Business Office Manager, Medical Record Specialist reports to *Office Manager* and supervises *no staff members* is responsible for covering any aspect of the business office necessary.
Maintains the Practice's medical records according to established guidelines and requirements.
Reviews records for compliance with approved policies.
*JOB DESCRIPTION* Manages the medical records filing system according to Practice policy.
Provides an organized storage system for timely retrieval of individual medical records.
Maintains confidentiality, security, and physical safety of medical records.
Reviews medical records for timely completion, and accuracy; informs supervisor about delinquent or incomplete medical records.
Maintains index‑references, registers, logs, and all other systems involving patient information according to policy.
Creates new patient files and updates current patient files.
Log and file all referrals from primary care physicians.
Reviews forms for patient signature; obtains forms or signature(s) as needed.
Assists with other Practice activities as needed.
Collects data and prepares reports upon request.
Completes vital statistics on deaths and reportable diseases.
Provides information, according to policy, to parties engaged in research or study projects involving patient care and utilization of services.
Adheres to medico-legal requirements when answering correspondence and inquiries.
*QUALIFICATIONS* High school graduate required Working knowledge of medical terminology required Medical records experience preferred Word processing skills preferred USPI complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.
If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * Medical records: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person