Medical Records Clerk

Kennedys, a global law firm, is seeking a highly organized and detail oriented Medical Records Clerk to support our fast-paced New York Insurance Defense Litigation practice. This is a full time, hybrid role based out of our New York, NY office.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain plaintiff's medical records for a high-volume team of attorneys working on large construction matters with multiple parties/sub-contractors
• Processing of authorizations for collection of medical records, radiological films/reports, vocational/Workers' comp records, and bills from healthcare providers, ensuring timely follow-up
• Ensure medical documentation is correctly filed in our document storage system
• Manage attorney requests for medical records through ServiceDesk Plus
• Serve as a point of contact for inquiries related to medical records, reports and bills
• Ensure all record requests are handling in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Provide additional administrative support to paralegals and attorneys as needed

Required Skills and experience

• 3-5 years of experience as a medical records clerk, legal secretary, or in a similar role within a law firm
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local court rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels
• Flexible, dependable, and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills

The annualized salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000. However, this is contingent upon level of experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.