Records Clerk, Sr. jobs in Austin, TX

Position Title: Medical Records Clerk

Reports To: Collections Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Updated: 10/2024

Hiring for a Medical Records Clerk in the Greater Austin area.

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the daily processing and review of records that are requested in support of the Revenue Cycle department. As a medical records clerk you will also be responsible for timely follow-up on requests, communicating and working with the QAQR team, Compliance officer, Billing Director and/or Collections Manager. In this position you will be responsible for compiling, processing and maintaining record requests. This position is a hybrid position with travel at minimum of 2 times per week in the Greater Austin area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Responsibilities include, but not limited to)

• Responsible for reviewing and logging all requests received via ChartSwap, email, mail, fax, website and phone request.
• Review the records in question, document and forward to the QAQR department for review and approval to be released.
• Prepare and calculate the cost of requested records and provide the invoice to the requestor.
• File and maintain patient medical records in compliance with company policy.
• Scan, upload and notate medical record requests into the patient accounts
• Release medical records to authorized parties in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Responsible for incoming/outgoing phone calls in a courteous and professional manner and appropriately addressing their questions or concerns.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Travel to Georgetown post office to retrieve mail from PO Box followed by scanning, disbursing and check deposit at the Pflugerville station a minimum of 2 times a week.
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Possess intermediate knowledge of medical terminology and ambulance coding preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Continuous focus on quality with the ability to review, analyze and interpret data.
• Experienced professional with outstanding time management skills.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Primarily a remote position that will require travel as described above at a minimum of 2 times per week
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing medical billing, medical coding, verification or accounts receivable management.
• Other Duties:
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.

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