JOB POSTING
Medical Records Filer
Ellicott City, Maryland
PART_TIME | USD 15.00 - 16.00 HOUR
Benefits:
- Part time
- No Weekends
- Flexible schedule
Position Summary
Barenburg Eye Associates is seeking a dependable, organized, and detail-oriented Medical Records Filer to join our team. The Medical Records Filer is responsible for maintaining, organizing, filing, and retrieving patient medical records to ensure accurate and efficient recordkeeping throughout the practice.
The ideal candidate is someone who takes pride in organization, works well in a fast-paced medical office environment, and understands the importance of patient confidentiality and accuracy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- File patient medical records, documents, and correspondence in the appropriate charts or electronic medical records system.
- Organize and maintain patient charts to ensure records are accurate, complete, and easily accessible.
- Scan and upload medical documents into the electronic health records (EHR) system.
- Retrieve patient charts and records as requested by physicians and clinical staff.
- Sort, date, label, and distribute incoming medical records and paperwork.
- Identify missing, incomplete, or incorrectly filed documentation and bring it to the appropriate staff member's attention.
- Assist with maintaining an orderly and organized medical records department.
- Handle confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with other clerical and administrative duties as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous medical office or medical records experience preferred but not required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage repetitive tasks efficiently.
- Basic computer skills and willingness to learn electronic medical records systems.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality.
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work in a busy medical office environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in an ophthalmology practice and involves working in a medical office setting. The Medical Records Filer will work closely with administrative and clinical staff to support the daily operations of the practice.
Our Expectations
At Barenburg Eye Associates, we understand that accurate medical records are an important part of providing quality patient care. We are looking for someone who is reliable, organized, takes initiative, and understands that even the smallest details make a difference.