Lead Medical Records Specialist

Job description

**Chest Medicine Associates** **Lead Medical Records Specialist** **South Portland, Maine** **Chest Medicine Associates** is seeking a **Lead Medical Records Specialist** to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administrative and clerical functions as they relate to the operation of medical records and supervising the medical records staff. ### Requirements: - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - 3 years of experience working with medical records in a medical office setting. - Understanding of medical terminology. - Proficient computer skills with electronic medical record experience. - Familiarity with HIPAA and state regulations pertaining to healthcare records. - Proficient computer skills with EMR database experience. - Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. - Reliable, motivated, team player. - Ability to multi-task and prioritize work. - Professional written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work onsite in South Portland, Maine M-F 8:15-4:45. ### What we offer: - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Pay in the range of $22.50-26.00 based on experience - 401K with profit sharing plan - PTO and paid holidays - Convenient location in South Portland, Maine ### Responsibilities: - Supervises Medical Records staff. - Prepares patient charts in anticipation of appointment. - Obtains patient medical records from outside systems for physicians. - Retrieves patient medical records for physicians and technicians. - Processes medical record requests and releases. - Receives and scans medical records into electronic medical records system. - Maintains database of all daily office notes. - Sends outgoing records. - Protects the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.