Records specialist job description
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Records specialist requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in records specialist job postings.
Sample records specialist requirements
- Bachelor's degree in information management or related field
- At least 3 years of experience in records management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Familiarity with records management processes and best practices
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
Sample required records specialist soft skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Commitment to customer service excellence
Records specialist job description example 1
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute records specialist job description
This is a partially remote job (hybrid) with 3 days per week onsite and 2 days per week remote. The position will be fully onsite during the initial training period (approximately 60 days).
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Uses electronic tracking systems to thoroughly document progress in all tasks, including retrieval of pertinent patient materials.
Uses standard processes and protocols to monitor and follow up with patients, hospitals, and other parties on materials status.
Collaborates with fellow Records Specialists and New Patient Coordinators to ensure seamless coverage and task management in times of full and partial staffing levels; This may include assisting with registering, scheduling, or performing other tasks that are typically the responsibilities of the New Patient Coordinators.
Maintains standard communication with DFCI clinical and support staff with regard to status of patient materials.
Assists in processing paperwork and completing administrative tasks associated with clinical care including managing materials requests, orders, and records uploading.
Responds to emails and manages other requests as appropriate for new patients. This includes the responsibility to relay detailed clinical information provided by patients, internal/external providers, and others such as staff from ancillary services.
Resolves problems independently, ensures continuous communication with New Patient Coordinators, and appropriately escalates issues to management.
Possesses a level of independence requiring knowledge of multiple disease specific programs. Provides administrative support and coordination for all aspects of patient care for new patients, primarily focused on supporting materials management. Triages issues and answering general questions, with the goal of resolving requests in real time. Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills. Serves as a liaison for patients including efficient routing of calls per telephone triage guidelines. Can comprehend and implement new concepts or modifications to processes requests quickly. Ensures quality clinical care and adherence to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements. Schedules appointments following guidelines that support continuity of care and a high standard of timely communication and rescheduling as necessary. Appropriately arranges resources and materials to support the patient experience and visit for new patients, i.e. review and organize medical records, coordinate receipt of tissue, ensure patient hand carries CDs into appointment, ensure receipt of new patient appointment packet. Answers telephone calls, responds to emails, and manages other referral inputs, as appropriate for new patients. This includes the responsibility to collect detailed clinical information provided by patients, internal/external providers, and others such as staff from ancillary services, and either resolve problems directly or ensure appropriate escalation to management. Provides program specific information to callers and refers calls as necessary. Assists in processing paperwork associated with clinical care including: managing materials requests, signing up for EMR portal. Assists in the training of new staff. Other duties as required.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
A Bachelor's Degree in health administration or related field is strongly preferred , and/or a minimum of 1 year of related health care and/or customer service experience. Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus Ability to function as an integral member of the team Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills Strong attention to detail Must possess the ability to multi-task and problem solve on the spot Excellent phone etiquette Ability to work productively in a remote environment PC proficiency required
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Uses electronic tracking systems to thoroughly document progress in all tasks, including retrieval of pertinent patient materials.
Uses standard processes and protocols to monitor and follow up with patients, hospitals, and other parties on materials status.
Collaborates with fellow Records Specialists and New Patient Coordinators to ensure seamless coverage and task management in times of full and partial staffing levels; This may include assisting with registering, scheduling, or performing other tasks that are typically the responsibilities of the New Patient Coordinators.
Maintains standard communication with DFCI clinical and support staff with regard to status of patient materials.
Assists in processing paperwork and completing administrative tasks associated with clinical care including managing materials requests, orders, and records uploading.
Responds to emails and manages other requests as appropriate for new patients. This includes the responsibility to relay detailed clinical information provided by patients, internal/external providers, and others such as staff from ancillary services.
Resolves problems independently, ensures continuous communication with New Patient Coordinators, and appropriately escalates issues to management.
Possesses a level of independence requiring knowledge of multiple disease specific programs. Provides administrative support and coordination for all aspects of patient care for new patients, primarily focused on supporting materials management. Triages issues and answering general questions, with the goal of resolving requests in real time. Recognizes emergencies and appropriately responds using standard operating procedures and critical thinking skills. Serves as a liaison for patients including efficient routing of calls per telephone triage guidelines. Can comprehend and implement new concepts or modifications to processes requests quickly. Ensures quality clinical care and adherence to standard operating procedures and compliance requirements. Schedules appointments following guidelines that support continuity of care and a high standard of timely communication and rescheduling as necessary. Appropriately arranges resources and materials to support the patient experience and visit for new patients, i.e. review and organize medical records, coordinate receipt of tissue, ensure patient hand carries CDs into appointment, ensure receipt of new patient appointment packet. Answers telephone calls, responds to emails, and manages other referral inputs, as appropriate for new patients. This includes the responsibility to collect detailed clinical information provided by patients, internal/external providers, and others such as staff from ancillary services, and either resolve problems directly or ensure appropriate escalation to management. Provides program specific information to callers and refers calls as necessary. Assists in processing paperwork associated with clinical care including: managing materials requests, signing up for EMR portal. Assists in the training of new staff. Other duties as required.
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
A Bachelor's Degree in health administration or related field is strongly preferred , and/or a minimum of 1 year of related health care and/or customer service experience. Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus Ability to function as an integral member of the team Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills Strong attention to detail Must possess the ability to multi-task and problem solve on the spot Excellent phone etiquette Ability to work productively in a remote environment PC proficiency required
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.
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Records specialist job description example 2
City of Tucson records specialist job description
*\*\*\*To apply for this job, you will need to visit www.jointucsonpd.org and click on the link to apply\*\*\**
Individuals in the Police Records Specialist role will work on several projects simultaneously, while prioritizing assignments quickly yet remaining flexible to changing priorities. A career in police records requires that individuals uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity, while striving for excellence in providing exceptional customer service to members of the Tucson Community and the Tucson Police Department.
Under direct supervision, incumbents in this position are responsible for the maintenance, tracking, verification, research and analysis of records and reports utilizing multiple databases. This position is also accountable for ensuring compliance with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and administrative policy when responding, processing, and fulfilling various requests for information from the public and departmental staff. Change is constant, and the pace is fast. Incumbents must be open to novel experiences and a willingness for cultivation and development. It is critical that candidates be aware and consider the following job elements before submitting application:
* Incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Overtime will be required as necessary.
* The training process is extensive; incumbents will spend 90 days reviewing written procedures along with a required successful completion of on-the-job training. The probation period is 18 months.
* Work is fast-paced and often stressful. It requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing job assignments and the ability to safeguard confidential information.
* Incumbents will often be exposed to highly sensitive and graphic content to include written documentation, photos, videos, audio, and other evidence collected as part of investigative reports. Incumbents of this position must be adept to completing tasks effectively and efficiently in the course of fulfilling their essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
Work Location: One location
Individuals in the Police Records Specialist role will work on several projects simultaneously, while prioritizing assignments quickly yet remaining flexible to changing priorities. A career in police records requires that individuals uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity, while striving for excellence in providing exceptional customer service to members of the Tucson Community and the Tucson Police Department.
Under direct supervision, incumbents in this position are responsible for the maintenance, tracking, verification, research and analysis of records and reports utilizing multiple databases. This position is also accountable for ensuring compliance with pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and administrative policy when responding, processing, and fulfilling various requests for information from the public and departmental staff. Change is constant, and the pace is fast. Incumbents must be open to novel experiences and a willingness for cultivation and development. It is critical that candidates be aware and consider the following job elements before submitting application:
* Incumbents will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Overtime will be required as necessary.
* The training process is extensive; incumbents will spend 90 days reviewing written procedures along with a required successful completion of on-the-job training. The probation period is 18 months.
* Work is fast-paced and often stressful. It requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing job assignments and the ability to safeguard confidential information.
* Incumbents will often be exposed to highly sensitive and graphic content to include written documentation, photos, videos, audio, and other evidence collected as part of investigative reports. Incumbents of this position must be adept to completing tasks effectively and efficiently in the course of fulfilling their essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
Work Location: One location
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Records specialist job description example 3
e-Business International, Inc. records specialist job description
This is a contract opening with our Airline Client in Phoenix. Awesome culture, fun environment to work in. The contract initially will be for one year, but could go longer or even converted to full-time.
You must be able to pass a criminal background check going back 10 years so that you can be badged and work behind the secure area at the Airport.
We have two openings in Phoenix, AZ for a Maintenance Records Specialist to work on-site at the Phoenix Airport. The days are for the person to work
Sunday thru Wednesdays from 6:00 to 4:00 PM four days a week . The training period could last one month and the start time ONLY for the training is from 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM four days a week until you are done with training then go to your normal shift above.
Must be able to work on site at the Phoenix Airport.
You would need to pass a criminal background check going back 10 years in order to be badged for you to work at the Airport. The person we are looking for needs to have been an Administrative Assistant with strong data entry in your recent job. Must be a quick learner of new software. Must have good interface skills with co-workers and get along well with others. Be able to deal with tight deadlines and lots of paperwork.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The KEY SKILL is for someone to have detailed Index skills or digitize document skills
Administrative Assistant experience
Data Entry experience
Imaging and Indexing
Numeric Key Stroke experience
MS Office to include Office, Excel, and Access
Scanning
Records Management
Job description:
The Maintenance Records Specialist is responsible for the data entry, audits and updates of the daily production of maintenance accomplished documentation. Audits maintenance packages of work accomplished, log page discrepancies and deferred maintenance items.
Reviews documentation of maintenance accomplished for accuracy, proper sign-off and compliance.
• Performs the data entry in the Maintenance Activity Communication History module of the maintenance computer system.
• Performs the removal and installation of components in the Component Control System module of the maintenance computer system.
• Reviews and Updates documentation pertaining to AD's and modification compliance in the Modification Control System module of the maintenance computer system.
• Ensures all scheduled maintenance has been audited for proper sign-off and updated in the system prior to the release of the aircraft.
• Audit vendor airworthiness certification and enter work accomplished into the maintenance computer system.
• Maintains aircraft and engine flight hours and cycles utilization reports, master log reports, and engine oil consumption reports.
• Maintains historical records in the mainframe database for components, maintenance activity and communication and modification compliance.
• Responsible for the retention of all aircraft maintenance records into an imaging system and ensure the documents are maintained permanently in accordance with client standards and FAA regulations.
• Processes engine, APU, and gear assembly build ups and teardowns documentation from vendor and shop locations.
• Produces Aircraft Records specification reports when requested from outside parties.
• Monitor correction requests. Interact with Planning, Records, Reliability, Production and Engineering departments.
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy of maintenance databases through various reports.
• Submits recommendations for process improvements and assists Records Analyst in training new Employees.
Company DescriptionE Business Staffing, Inc. check out our website: www.ebusinessstaffing.com
You must be able to pass a criminal background check going back 10 years so that you can be badged and work behind the secure area at the Airport.
We have two openings in Phoenix, AZ for a Maintenance Records Specialist to work on-site at the Phoenix Airport. The days are for the person to work
Sunday thru Wednesdays from 6:00 to 4:00 PM four days a week . The training period could last one month and the start time ONLY for the training is from 4:00 AM to 2:00 PM four days a week until you are done with training then go to your normal shift above.
Must be able to work on site at the Phoenix Airport.
You would need to pass a criminal background check going back 10 years in order to be badged for you to work at the Airport. The person we are looking for needs to have been an Administrative Assistant with strong data entry in your recent job. Must be a quick learner of new software. Must have good interface skills with co-workers and get along well with others. Be able to deal with tight deadlines and lots of paperwork.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The KEY SKILL is for someone to have detailed Index skills or digitize document skills
Administrative Assistant experience
Data Entry experience
Imaging and Indexing
Numeric Key Stroke experience
MS Office to include Office, Excel, and Access
Scanning
Records Management
Job description:
The Maintenance Records Specialist is responsible for the data entry, audits and updates of the daily production of maintenance accomplished documentation. Audits maintenance packages of work accomplished, log page discrepancies and deferred maintenance items.
Reviews documentation of maintenance accomplished for accuracy, proper sign-off and compliance.
• Performs the data entry in the Maintenance Activity Communication History module of the maintenance computer system.
• Performs the removal and installation of components in the Component Control System module of the maintenance computer system.
• Reviews and Updates documentation pertaining to AD's and modification compliance in the Modification Control System module of the maintenance computer system.
• Ensures all scheduled maintenance has been audited for proper sign-off and updated in the system prior to the release of the aircraft.
• Audit vendor airworthiness certification and enter work accomplished into the maintenance computer system.
• Maintains aircraft and engine flight hours and cycles utilization reports, master log reports, and engine oil consumption reports.
• Maintains historical records in the mainframe database for components, maintenance activity and communication and modification compliance.
• Responsible for the retention of all aircraft maintenance records into an imaging system and ensure the documents are maintained permanently in accordance with client standards and FAA regulations.
• Processes engine, APU, and gear assembly build ups and teardowns documentation from vendor and shop locations.
• Produces Aircraft Records specification reports when requested from outside parties.
• Monitor correction requests. Interact with Planning, Records, Reliability, Production and Engineering departments.
• Responsible for verifying the accuracy of maintenance databases through various reports.
• Submits recommendations for process improvements and assists Records Analyst in training new Employees.
Company DescriptionE Business Staffing, Inc. check out our website: www.ebusinessstaffing.com
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Updated March 14, 2024