Medical Records Officer

4 days ago

Kelambakkam Chennai Tamil Nadu, India Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Full time

**Job Title: Medical Records Officer**
**Location**: Chettinad Healthcity, Kelambakkam
**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Maintain and update electronic (EMR/EHR) and physical medical records of patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Organize, classify, and file patient records systematically for easy retrieval by doctors, nurses, and administrative staff.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA (or applicable Indian laws like Clinical Establishment Act, MCI guidelines) for data privacy and confidentiality.
- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and billing departments to verify and correct discrepancies in medical documentation.
- Prepare and submit reports for audits, insurance claims, and legal requirements.
- Manage the digitization of records (scanning, indexing, and archiving) and assist in transitioning from paper-based to electronic systems.
- Follow hospital protocols for record retention, disposal, and data backup as per statutory requirements.
- Train staff on proper documentation practices and use of Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

**Skills & Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Records Science, or related field, or Any graduate with prior experience
- Prior experience in medical records management in a hospital/clinic.
- Knowledge of ICD-10/11 coding, medical terminology, and healthcare compliance standards.
- Proficiency in HIS, EMR/EHR software (e.g., Practo, Cerner, Epic) and MS Office (Excel, Word).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle sensitive data confidentially.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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