HIM/MEDICAL RECORDS SPEC/TECH

UHS • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

HIMS/Medical Records Tech - Full time Job Summary: Assembles, analyzes, and abstracts medical records. Reconciles daily census report and maintains the Master Patient Index. Enters data into departmental computer system. Files miscellaneous reports. Retrieves records as requested. Responsible for the maintenance of the Permanent and Incomplete Record Area. Answers Department Telephones. Provides cross training and serves as a mentor to other Chart Analysts. Complies with hospital policies and procedures and state/federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records. Participates in employee orientation and on-the-job training. Participates in Performance Improvement activities – concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned by the Medical Records Department Supervisor. For information about the benefits we offer, please visit UHS Benefits Service Center.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Two years’ medical records experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assembles, analyzes, and abstracts medical records.
• Reconciles daily census report and maintains the Master Patient Index.
• Enters data into departmental computer system.
• Files miscellaneous reports.
• Retrieves records as requested.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the Permanent and Incomplete Record Area.
• Answers Department Telephones.
• Provides cross training and serves as a mentor to other Chart Analysts.
• Complies with hospital policies and procedures and state/federal regulations regarding confidentiality of records.
• Participates in employee orientation and on-the-job training.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities – concurrent and retrospective chart reviews and other duties as assigned by the Medical Records Department Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees