Medical Records Specialist

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. Process all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring accuracy and high-quality customer service .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing release of information requests while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and state regulations. Proficient in maintaining patient confidentiality and delivering high-quality customer service in a medical records environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical Records ManagementHIPAA ComplianceCustomer Service SkillsMicrosoft Word and ExcelOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Medical Records ProcessingData ValidationQuality ChecksTyping 50 WPMScanning Medical Records

Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedTeam PlayerAttention to DetailMulti-TaskingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Fax MachineCopierScanning Machine

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma (GED)

Industry Keywords

Patient PrivacyConfidentialityState LawsFee StructuresMedical Information Release

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner while ensuring accuracy and high-quality customer service
Safeguard and protect patients' privacy by ensuring only authorized individuals access medical information
Retrieve and return patients' medical charts
Scan medical records accurately and transmit them daily according to requests and established standards
Date stamp requests and highlight pertinent data to facilitate processing
Validate requests and authorizations for release of medical information
Perform quality checks for accuracy, confidentiality, and proper invoicing
Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition
Provide attentive, respectful customer service and address client concerns or problems
Receive incoming requests, telephone inquiries, mail, and fax inquiries as needed
Maintain a professional appearance and clean, orderly work area
Maintain knowledge of state laws and fee structures
Accept assignments, support additional facilities, and help with backlogs
Follow client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA and applicable state/federal and labor regulations
Maintain confidentiality, security, and ethical standards when handling medical records

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma (GED) required
A minimum of 2 years prior experience in a medical records department or like setting preferred
Must have strong computer software experience -- general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
Excellent organizational skills are a must
Must be able to type 50 wpm
Must be able to use fax, copier, scanning 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