Medical Records Technician (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Records Technician in the Health Information Management of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. On an ongoing basis, the Medical Records Technician enforces security and ensures the accessibility of clinical information/records. Plays a key role in the chart completion process by possessing a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of internal recordkeeping standards. Completes all requests for information which includes disability, insurance, other organizations and individuals requests for information. Assists UBHC staff with the completion of chart deficiencies. Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of terminal digit filing processes.
- Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred
Responsibilities
- Processes all release within five (5) days of receipt.
- Thoroughly reviews and verifies the authenticity of all written requests for patient information submitted by various organizations, as observed by Manager.
- Responds to Social Security Disability ( SSD ) requests and sends patient records via the disability portal/fax/mail.
- Professionally and courteously interacts with patients and their families, providing them with accurate and thorough information about the release of information process as observed by the Manager.
- Accurately performs clerical duties (i.e., typing, data entry, photocopying, etc.), associated with processing releases as observed by Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
