Medical Records Tech

Position Summary: Supports Medical Records Department through a variety of clerical,
technical and related support services.
* Analyzes medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
* Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians.
* Collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of medical records.
* Updating medical records in a timely manner.
* Retrieves discharged medical records from various departments in the hospital and reconciles them to ensure that all records are accounted.
* Facilitates the retrieval and printing of medical records from storage, as well as the storage, archival and record retention of documents and/or other Alternate Media that cannot be scanned into HPF/MPF (e.g., fetal monitor strips).
* Prepares medical records and loose documents for permanent filing.
* Accurately analyzes medical records for deficiencies with 98% compliance.
* Completes reanalysis as appropriate.
* Responds to requests from outside sources requesting release of medical information, including court orders, requests by U.S.

Qualifications: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Typing, clerical experience, filing,
work organization, prioritization, time management skills, sound judgment and decision-making skills, office procedure skills, communication skills, office equipment experience, and experience in psychiatric facility helpful.
Guidance/Managerial Requirements: Direct supervision given. Specific/detailed instructions provided. Procedures well established. Limited decisions made. Supervisor readily available as needed.

Other Management Requirements: Principal Contacts (List principal internal and external contacts (e.g., customers, vendors, peers, etc.): Patients, Peers, Vendors. Possible Budgetary Responsibilities: No
Related Work Experience: A minimum of zero to one (0-1) years of experience preferred.
In the absence of any of these qualifications upon hire, with the exclusion of licensure, employee must demonstrate the ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within a reasonable time frame via the organization's orientation and training program.
License and/or Certifications Requirements: Not Applicable
Education Requirements: High school diploma or Equivalent
Other, if applicable: Not Applicable
Work Environment: Possible exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior; potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids and, other hazardous waste. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situation such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic. Ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another. Must be flexible
and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Able to assist in patient restraints and seclusions.
Equipment Used: Computer and software programs. Copy machine. Telephone and paging
System. Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; and be able to frequently lift 10-100 +/- pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday. The employee must have the ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken language or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and
loudly. The employee must have the ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. The employee must have the ability to perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in
therapeutic activities. While the employee may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, Other Management Requirements: Principal Contacts (List principal internal and external
contacts (e.g., customers, vendors, peers, etc.): Patients, Peers, Vendors.

Possible Budgetary Responsibilities: No
Related Work Experience: A minimum of zero to one (0-1) years of experience preferred.
In the absence of any of these qualifications upon hire, with the exclusion of licensure, employee must demonstrate the ability to learn these concepts and develop these skills within a reasonable time frame via the organization's orientation and training program.
License and/or Certifications Requirements: Not Applicable
Education Requirements: High school diploma or Equivalent
Other, if applicable: Not Applicable
Work Environment: Possible exposure to psychiatric patients who may exhibit violent/aggressive behavior; potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood/body fluids
and, other hazardous waste. Ability to exercise self-control in potentially volatile situation such as being verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation and foot traffic. Ability
to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another. Must be flexible and not easily frustrated in dealing with differences of opinions. Able to assist in patient restraints and seclusions.

Equipment Used: Computer and software programs. Copy machine. Telephone and paging System. Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to have full range of
mobility in upper and lower body; be able to reach overhead; be able to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time; be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks; and be able to frequently lift 10-100 +/- pounds of weight throughout the assigned workday. The employee must have the ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken language or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and
loudly. The employee must have the ability to perceive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound. The employee must have the ability to perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks and visually observe patients on the unit and in therapeutic activities. While the employee may possibly be subjected to temperature changes,