Inpatient Medical Records Technician - Mental Health 177

Main Template • Santa Maria, CA

1d • Onsite

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 interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public, physicians, and staff. The role is for Carmen Lane, a 12-bed crisis residential treatment (CRT) program that provides comprehensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a safe, welcoming inpatient environment for adults with serious mental illness. The program emphasizes recovery and provides support 24 hours a day with a team including nurses, psychiatrists, clinicians, peer specialists, and recovery specialists.

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 an outpatient 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.
• Work independently.
• Interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public, 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
• Mentorship
• Online University Tuition Discount
• Company Scholarships
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees