Overview HOURLY RATE (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $20.00 SCOPE: Process and maintain medical records and correspondence in a manner consistent with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our organizations established privacy policies and procedures. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist in organizing and directing medical records * Scan documents/records in accordance with department guidelines * Process release of information requests for medical records in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing quality customer service * Ensures appropriate authorization is obtained for release of medical records * Transcribe referrals in accordance with department guidelines * Answers and documents information in the EMR to log completion of information requested * Inform supervisor of any issues in retrieving medical records and/or release of information * Perform other duties as needed Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma/GED required. * 1 Year of medical office experience required. * 1 Year of experience with EMR required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require sitting for long periods of time, stooping and bending/stretching for files and supplies. Requires occasional lifting of files or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier and other office equipment. Vision must be correctable to 20/20 and hearing must be in the normal range for telephone contacts. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves high levels of contact with patients and public.