Medical Records Specialist - Heimann Cancer Center

Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.0 | Full Time | Primarily Mon - Fri / 8AM - 5PM
Salary: Minimum starting wage is $17.00 (increase based on qualifications and years of relevant experience).
Why Asante
Asante is more than a great hospital system in an amazing location. We are a community of passionate providers and service-focused caregivers who collaborate to deliver amazing patient outcomes; a place where titles don't matter as much as your creativity, drive, and passion. Our culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence.
Position Summary
The Medical Records Specialist works to ensure all patient health information generated from outside the EPIC system is captured, organized, and placed into the Asante Physician Partner's (APP) EPIC system in an efficient and accurate manner to support the delivery of high-quality medical care. This involves performing a variety of functions to include: abstracting medical records from non-EPIC systems, abstracting paper charts received from outside of APP, scanning/indexing of outside records, and providing assistance to APP support staff related to the chart-prep function. In this role, the Medical Records Specialist also develops and coordinates process and quality control standards related to the chart abstraction, chart prep and release of information functions; coordinates work-in-process systems related to chart abstraction and chart prep; and regularly interfaces with APP physicians, practice managers, clinical staff and administrative staff to address quality and process improvement related to chart abstraction, chart prep, and release of information.
Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate as needed for the position is required
• Associates degree in Health Information Management or Computer Science or related field, preferred

Experience

• Previous medical records specialist or similar experience providing knowledge of clinic operations and Microsoft applications, specifically Excel and Word is required

Licensure/Certifications

• RHIT: Registered Health Information Technician, preferred

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Competitive starting wage
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness

About Asante And Southern Oregon
Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.
At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.