Medical Records Specialist - OBGYN

Position Description:
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Work Location: OBGYN, Women and Infants Center

Benefits include: 100% tuition assistance, wellness initiatives, generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible employer, plus more. In addition to our many benefits and perks, UAB Medicine provides a variety of resources to support employees both personally and professionally.

The Medical Records Specialist will pull charts, prepare charts and file charts.  The incumbent will file correspondence and make copies of requested information.  They will oversee the work operations of other file room employees.

Position Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:  High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Three (3) years in a medical records area required.  Ability to multitask and work in high volume/pressure settings.

Preferred Skills:
-Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to detail
- Technologically savvy
- Ability to multi-task
- Flexible/able to adapt to change
*** Requires picking up medical records between (2) separate locations (WIC  and TKC). ***

TRAITS & SKILLS: Must be self-directed / self-motivated; must have good communication and interpersonal skills.  Must be able to: (1) perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure; (2) accept responsibility for the direction, control and planning of an one’s own work; (3) work independently; (4) recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality; (5) convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing pain, physical or emotional distress and/or grief; (6) relate to others in a manner which creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation; (7) communicate effectively with people from every socioeconomic, cultural and educational background; (8) exhibit flexibility and cope effectively in an ever-changing, fast-paced healthcare environment; (9) perform effectively when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; (10) demonstrate the quality work ethic of doing the right thing the right way; and (11) maintain a customer focus and strive to satisfy the customer's perceived needs.