Medical Records Clerk - Mental Health 325
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. 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 an outpatient or community-based healthcare program environment.
- Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system
- EHR System experience
- 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
- Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi (desired EHR System experience)
Responsibilities
- Maintenance, storage, and processing of all medical records and EHR data.
- Performing clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of a program’s medical records.
- Assembling, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation, and preparation of reports.
- Ensuring all actions are consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system.
- Working independently and interacting/communicating 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, 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
No Education Listed
