Medical Records Specialist

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

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Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Medical Records Specialist

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Work type: Part-Time

Location: Center City

• Philadelphia, PA

Categories: College of Medicine

Job Summary

Triage, process and release all electronic and paper medical records for Drexel Medicine practices both current and closed adhering to Drexel University's guidelines. Reports directly to the Health Information Management Director.

Essential Functions

• Appropriately and accurately pulls records for patient care, quality review, and audits in a timely manner.

• Observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient related information.

• Coordinates and releases medical records to insurance companies, lawyers, state, and federal agencies. Processes routine subpoenas and court orders in coordination with the HIM director and the Risk Management department.

• Verifies all authorizations in accordance with Drexel's University's policy and procedures and state and federal laws. Sends out all protected health information securely in accordance with Drexel University's Compliance and Privacy/departmental HIM policies and procedures.

• Answers all emails addressed to the HIM department promptly. Answers and addresses HIM department's telephone calls and mail. Retrieves and answers all voice mails throughout the day.

• Communicates all updates and issues to the requestors related to delays or issues with the release of records.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of High school Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required releasing protected health information.

• Medical Terminology required.

• Minimum (2) years of experience using an electronic medical record system and practice management software.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Acrobat and Scan

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer previous experience in an out-patient practice and/or releasing of medical records.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sitting at a desk/table.

Location

• Center City

• Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-time Temporary Per Diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Apr 17 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 31 2024 Eastern Daylight Time