*Purchase, NY Medical/Public Records Clerk (Full-Time or Part-Time)*
Purchase, NY multi-state insurance defense law firm seeks a full-time or part-time medical/public records administrative assistant.
Prior record retrieval experience and/or prior legal office experience preferred.
Candidate will be responsible to process and obtain outstanding records from various providers and entities, including but not limited to, medical, employment, insurance, and public records.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
*Skills/Experience Requirements:*
* High school degree.
Prior record retrieval experience and/or prior legal office administrative experience preferred.
* Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook, in particular).
* Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
* Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities*
* Process and obtain records from various providers and entities.
* Review records chart to determine outstanding requests for records that need follow up;
* Prepare facsimiles, emails, correspondence, and call providers/entities requesting records not received;
* Update and maintain records chart and follow up chart as records are received;
* Communicate regarding status of records retrieval;
* Data entry in firm's document management system;
* Navigate websites for processing of medical records through required portals;
* Update records chart tracking incoming and outstanding records and maintaining notes;
* Coordinate with support services, opposing law firms and courts;
* Calendar management for processing records;
* Follow up for outstanding records;
* Review and process invoices for payment of records;
* Send payment to corresponding providers;
* Save records retrieved;
* Prepare and enter billing entries; and
* Additional administrative duties.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $24.
72 - $27.
47 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Legal administrative assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
* Medical/Public Records: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person