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  This position is TEMPORARY and is non-benefits eligible.
  

WHY CHOOSE TO JOIN US?

WE VALUE OUR TEAM!

When you come to work for Cayuga Medical Associates, you join a growing multispecialty physician group practice based in the heart of the Finger Lakes in upstate New York, with more than 22 specialties located in Tompkins, Cortland, and Schuyler Counties. Partnering with Cayuga Medical Center, we strive to provide the best patient care in our region. Our commitment to service excellence sets us apart. Our Cornerstones: Patient-Centered Excellence, Teamwork, Safety, Respect, and Professionalism, guide us as we provide care for our community.

As a part of those Cornerstones, it's very important to us that we create a work environment where people feel welcomed, comfortable, valued for what they bring to the organization, and recognized for their contributions. It goes beyond salary and benefits. We work hard to develop an environment and culture that attracts top-quality talent. That is what sets Cayuga Medical Associates apart.

What you'll do:

• Performs the various workflows associated with medical record document scanning and indexing.
• Collects paper charts from various CMA and storage facilities/locations.
• Contacts storage facilities/locations to order records stored at their facilities.
• Enter relevant data and information into appropriate systems/tools (e.g., spreadsheets) that can be utilized for reports.
• Ensures accuracy of work by reviewing patient names and medical record numbers on all medical records and documents to ensure that all the information is for the designated patient.
• Readies items to be scanned into the EMR as necessary. Ensures the appropriate medical record number and/or patient identifiers are on all documents to be scanned.
• Scans appropriate documents, ensures the documents upload correctly into EMR and code/label appropriately.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all medical records by ensuring that no unauthorized persons have access to a patient's medical record. Upholds the confidentiality policies of CMA.
• Requires the ability to use a document scanner to scan documents and a computer and mouse to index documents appropriately into the electronic medical record.
• Finds patient names, medical record numbers and/or information by using the computer.
• Responsible for keeping the medical record files in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Notifies Manager and/or Director with any problems related to patient medical records.
• Adheres to CMA policies and procedures.
• Attends all required in-service programs and employee informational meetings as designated by Manager.
• Maintains level of productivity as established for the department.
• Assists in other duties as designated by the Manager.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Must be able to work well with others.
• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with those persons in which contact is made, either in person or over the phone.
• High school diploma or equivalent combination required.
• Must be able to alphabetize.
• Must be able to drive to various locations to collect records.
• Active driver's license or ability to obtain a NYS driver's license is required.

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  Please note, not all of the listed skills are necessary to be qualified or considered for this role.