Inpatient Medical Records Technician - Mental Health 177
About The Position
The Medical Records Technician is responsible for the maintenance, storage and processing of all medical records and EHR data. This involves performing a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of a program’s medical records including, but not limited to: assembling, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation and preparation of reports in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system. The technician must be able to work independently and could interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public and physicians and staff.
Requirements
- One (1) year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), through American Health Information Association (AHIMA)
- OR Two (2) years of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program
- OR Three (3) years of EHR or management of a paper medical record systems experience in a outpatients or community based healthcare program environment
- Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system
- Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, survey process, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements
- Knowledge and application of appropriate coding systems; ICD-10 CM, DSMV
- Knowledge of documentation and legal issues pertaining to HIPAA, PHI and other health information
Nice To Haves
- EHR System experience, Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi
Responsibilities
- Maintain, store and process all medical records and EHR data
- Perform a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of a program’s medical records
- Assemble, analyze, release information, process data, collect, reconcile and prepare reports in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system
- Interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public and physicians and staff
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps
- Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift)
- Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
