HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN II - PART-TIME - REMOTE!

MU Health Care; Asheville (MO, NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Record Technician II to enhance patient care through meticulous record management. This role involves coordinating medical information flow, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess strong analytical skills, and be committed to maintaining high-quality standards in health information management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in patient service, making a meaningful impact in the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining accurate patient records.
• Experience in a healthcare setting or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the flow of medical records and health information.
• Maintain quality of medical records through documentation review.
• Respond to requests for information and serve as a customer service liaison.

Skills

Customer Service

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Records

Typing Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Related Field

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Office Equipment (Copier, Scanner, Fax)

Job description

Shift: Part - time, 16 hours/week. Flexible shift.
Department: Coding & Data Management - Remote
Compensation:

*Base Pay Range: $14.00 - $21.18/hour, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a Health Record Technician II to join our team. We're looking for a candidate who is detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate patient records. In this role, you will help facilitate the smooth flow of medical information within our hospital and clinics, making a positive impact on patient care. We value candidates who can provide excellent customer service, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and are dedicated to ensuring our medical records meet high-quality standards. If you're ready to be a vital part of our healthcare community, working collaboratively with a dedicated team and contributing to the quality of patient care, we encourage you to apply today. Join us at MU Health Care, where your skills in health information management and patient service excellence are valued.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinate the flow and sharing of medical records and health information throughout various hospital and clinic departments.

High level of customer service, strong analytic and problem-solving skills to interpret and explain policies and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy, release of information. Continually inform, educate, and instruct hospital and clinic departments concerning Health Information Services Department policies and procedures.

Maintain quality and content of the medical record through qualitative or quantitative physician documentation review.

May oversee the work of other Health Record Technicians and assist with training of staff.

Participates in quality record reviews; analyzes and researches errors. Compiles data and generates reports.

Responds to requests for information and serves as a customer service liaison. Queries multiple electronic systems to locate requested information in a timely manner. Processes large volumes of requests in a timely and efficient manner.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Demonstrated office equipment (copier, scanner, fax etc) and computer skills, including proficiency with a 10 key and ability to type 50 wpm with 95% accuracy.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to understand and effectively use Electronic Medical Records applications.

Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment on multiple tasks, manage time efficiently and be self sufficient in prioritizing job duties.

Ability to provide coverage for short staff situations.

Ability to file using a numeric filing system.

Intermediate written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Detailed working knowledge of the health record and chart organization.

Detailed knowledge of documentation and privacy regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Four (4) years of clerical experience. College or equivalent degree may be substituted for experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting or related field.

Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.