Medical Records Specialist
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This posting states $21–$24 an hour. Open health information technician jobs in New York post a median of $22 an hour, the middle half $21.13–$22.72, across 6 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Health information technicians employed in New York earn a median of $29.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Medical Records Specialist
📍 Liberty Resources | East Syracuse, NY
💲 Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour
About the Role
Liberty Resources is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Specialist to support the secure processing and release of patient health records. This position is responsible for reviewing medical record requests, verifying authorizations, maintaining compliance with HIPAA, Mental Hygiene Law, Code of Regulations, Liberty Resources policies and any other applicable state and federal regulations, and ensuring the timely fulfillment of records requests.
The Medical Records Specialist is a full-time position based in East Syracuse, NY, working Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Key Responsibilities
Receive, review, and process requests for medical records from authorized parties.
Verify patient identity and validate authorization forms for compliance.
Determine appropriate records for disclosure in accordance with HIPAA minimum necessary standards.
Securely transmit records via email, portal, fax, mail, or other approved methods.
Maintain accurate logs of requests, disclosures, and turnaround times.
Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems and digital documentation tools to manage records efficiently and securely.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate's degree preferred; two years of relevant experience may be substituted.
Knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy regulations including, but not limited to, Mental Hygiene Law and Code of Regulations, and medical records procedures.
Experience with EHR systems; NextGen and Evolv experience is a plus.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Why Join Liberty Resources?
Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits package
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Meaningful work serving the community
Liberty Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, parental status, housing status, source of income, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Apply today to join Liberty Resources as a Medical Records Specialist and help ensure the secure and accurate management of patient health information.
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