Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Specialist – Billing & Authorizations Support LBAPS Location: Brooklyn, NY Salary: $27–$38 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time, On-site Contact: resumes@LBAPS.com About the role The Medical Records Specialist plays a critical role in supporting LBAPS’s Billing and Authorization teams by ensuring clinical documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready. This position directly impacts authorization approvals, claims processing, and payer compliance by maintaining high-quality medical records that meet insurance and regulatory standards. This role is ideal for a highly detail-oriented professional with experience reviewing clinical documentation in fast-paced healthcare environments. Key Responsibilities Review clinical and medical records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with payer requirements Validate documentation needed for authorizations, reauthorizations, prepayment reviews, and claims submission Identify missing, incorrect, or non-compliant documentation and coordinate corrections with clinical staff Prepare medical records for insurance submissions, audits, and payer reviews Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic medical records (EMR/EHR systems) Track documentation deadlines related to billing and authorization timelines Collaborate closely with Billing, Authorization, and Compliance teams to prevent claim denials and delays Ensure full HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of all patient records Requirements Prior experience in medical records, healthcare documentation, billing support, or authorization support preferred Strong understanding of clinical documentation requirements for insurance billing and authorizations preferred Exceptional attention to detail and ability to review high volumes of records accurately Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and healthcare documentation workflows preferred Knowledge of behavioral health, ABA, or therapy documentation preferred Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and healthcare record management systems