Medical Records Specialist

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com.

Job Summary:

Our practice is seeking an experienced individual who is organized, dependable, can work well in a fast-paced environment and thoroughly enjoys working with people. The Medical Records Specialist is responsible for processing all medical records requests through prompt and courteous service in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to written or telephonic requests for medical records in a timely manner.
• Maintains patient files in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Responds to subpoenas according to operational standards.
• Retrieve patient information as directed.
• Maintains patient confidentiality by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal and state requirements.
• Communicates problems or irregularities according to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Favorable result on Background Check required.
• Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States.
• Previous experience working with medical records in the healthcare industry preferred.
• Must exhibit patient confidentiality at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to work with changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact (636) 227-2600. Please do not contact the office directly – only resumes submitted through this website will be considered.

EyeCare Partners is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.