Health Information Management Technician (Medical Records)

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems; Athens (GA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a Health Information Management Technician (Medical Records) to maintain the integrity, security, and accessibility of client health information. You will manage records, process information requests, and ensure HIPAA compliance to support high-quality behavioral healthcare across our Georgia-based system.

The role supports audits, accreditation, and quality improvement activities while maintaining meticulous records and confidential handling of

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Medical Records Technician certification or AHIMA credential required.
• 3 years of medical records or health information management experience, or 1 year equivalent to MRT II.

Aufgaben

• Maintain and organize client medical records and documentation.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Process authorized requests for protected health information.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
• Maintain record tracking, filing, scanning, and retrieval systems.
• Assist with coding, indexing, and records management activities.
• Resolve documentation discrepancies and support compliance initiatives.
• Prepare reports and maintain health information databases.
• Support audits, accreditation reviews, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

HIPAA knowledge

EHR experience

Medical terminology

Behavioral health experience

Release-of-information procedures

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Records Technician certification or AHIMA credential

3 years health information management experience or MRT II equivalent

Tools

EHR software

Jobbeschreibung

Serve Others. Grow Professionally. Make an Impact.At Advantage Behavioral Health Systems, every role contributes to improving lives and strengthening communities. As a Health Information Management Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting quality behavioral healthcare by ensuring client records are accurate, secure, and accessible to those who need them to deliver exceptional care.Join one of Georgia's leading behavioral healthcare organizations and one of the state's first Georgia-certified Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). Every record you maintain, every privacy standard you protect, and every process you support helps improve outcomes for individuals and families facing behavioral health challenges, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.If you are detail-oriented, committed to confidentiality, and passionate about making a difference behind the scenes, we invite you to join a mission-driven team dedicated to building hope, strengthening communities, and expanding access to care.Why Advantage?Be Part of Something BiggerAs Northeast Georgia's public behavioral healthcare provider, we serve ten counties and thousands of individuals and families each year through innovative, person-centered care.Help Shape the Future of Behavioral HealthcareAs one of Georgia's first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), Advantage is helping transform behavioral healthcare through expanded access, integrated services, and improved outcomes.Position SummaryThe Health Information Management Technician (Medical Records) is responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and accessibility of client health information. This position supports health information management functions by maintaining records, processing information requests, ensuring compliance with privacy standards, and supporting quality care delivery across the organization.Essential ResponsibilitiesMaintain and organize client medical records and documentation.Review records for completeness and accuracy.Process authorized requests for protected health information.Ensure compliance with HIPAA and agency confidentiality standards.Maintain record tracking, filing, scanning, and retrieval systems.Assist with coding, indexing, and records management activities.Resolve documentation discrepancies and support compliance initiatives.Prepare reports and maintain health information databases.Support audits, accreditation reviews, and quality improvement activities.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED. Medical Records Technician certification OR comparable AHIMA credential. Three (3) years of medical records OR health information management experience; OR One (1) year of experience equivalent to Medical Records Technician II (HCT041).Preferred QualificationsBehavioral healthcare experience.Experience with electronic health records.Knowledge of HIPAA and release-of-information procedures.Familiarity with medical terminology.Strong organizational and communication skills.BenefitsBenefits eligibility will be determined in accordance with Advantage Behavioral Health Systems policies applicable to part-time employees.Equal Opportunity EmployerAdvantage Behavioral Health Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring and employment process.