Medical Records Technician MRT - Mental Health 264

Telecare • Shelton, WA

110d • $19 - $27

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, Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi (desired).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and process all medical records and EHR data.
• Perform clerical and technical duties related to medical records management.
• Assemble, analyze, and release information from medical records.
• Process data, collect, reconcile, and prepare reports according to regulations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, family members, and healthcare staff.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year for Full Time Employees.
• 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, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships.
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• 401K.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed