Medical Records Technician MRT - Mental Health 617
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 have the ability to 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
- Maintenance, storage, and processing of all medical records and EHR data.
- Assembling, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation, and preparation of reports.
- Ensuring all record management is consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system.
- Interacting and communicating verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public, and physicians and staff.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
- Nine Paid Holidays
- Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 8% for Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, 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
