Medical Records Technician

Great Plains Tribal Leaders Health•Rapid City, SD

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities involve performing medical record technician duties in support of the Oyáte Health Center (OHC) Health Information Management department. This role ensures the accuracy and compliance of patient electronic health records (EHRs) and manages the release of information requests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of medical records and data entry experience.
Demonstrated computer skills and experience working with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

Preferred one (1) year of medical office support experience.

Responsibilities

Complies with applicable federal privacy and security laws and regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH.
Verifies and maintains accurate patient electronic health records (EHRs), including identifying new and existing records and coordinating EHR number assignment.
Maintains EHR accuracy by inactivating records of deceased patients in accordance with the HIM Inactivation Policy.
Receives and processes release of information (ROI) requests from patients and authorized entities.
Logs each completed ROI request in RPMS.
Scans medical documents into a patient's EHR based on document type.
Participates in purchased referred care (PRC) meetings as assigned.
Participate in performance improvement teams and other committees as assigned.
Keeps equipment operational by following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures.
Answers phone calls promptly and professionally, and transfers calls to the appropriate department or staff as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Performs the core responsibilities of the position accurately, timely, and in accordance with established standards.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance consistent with the position’s schedule and operational needs.
Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders as required by the role.
Adheres to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Use required systems, tools, and technology necessary to perform the job.