Medical Records Collector

Job Title: Medical Records Collector
Location: Long Beach, CA 90802 - Fully Remote (Must reside in California)
Duration: 4 Months+ (Potential for Extension)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
Pay Rate: $25.92/hr. on W2
 
Position Summary:
The Medical Records Collector will work collaboratively to retrieve medical records for a Medicare Risk Adjustment Audit related to 2018 data. This includes record collection via fax, email, electronic medical record systems, and coordination for on-site pickups. Candidates must be detail-oriented and have experience with medical record retrieval processes, EMR/EHR systems, and HIPAA compliance.
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Contact provider offices to retrieve medical records by phone, fax, mail, or EMR system.
• Coordinate with internal specialists for onsite record pickup when needed.
• Upload medical records into the internal database.
• Support project management by assisting in the organization and collection of necessary documents.
• Attend meetings with vendors involved in the medical records collection process.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.

 
Top Required Skills:

• Medical record retrieval & EHR system experience
• HIPAA and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Medical terminology understanding
• Health information management & auditing proficiency
• Accurate data entry and knowledge of coding systems (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and workflow management skills

 
Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

 
Experience:

• 1 year of medical record collection experience (Required)
• 1 year of managed care experience (Required)
• 2 years of medical record data collection experience (Preferred)