Medical Records Tech

The US Oncology Network; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is seeking a Medical Records Tech to join our team in Eugene, OR. This role focuses on maintaining, protecting, and distributing medical records across Willamette Valley clinics, with emphasis on confidentiality and compliant handling of patient information.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of medical office or medical records experience; strong computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Previous experience in a medical records experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Copies, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized, documenting all processes.
• Assists in preparing and filing all internal and external correspondence and medical reports into patients' electronic medical record according to filing system.
• Gathers medical records from community providers to prepare charts for new patient visits.
• Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.
• Assists in purging deceased and inactive charts as scheduled and according to guidelines.
• Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Medical records experience

Computer proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Medical Records Tech

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center – Willamette Valley's largest privately owned multi-clinic cancer care center - is looking for a Medical Records Tech to join our team. An important part of the patient experience, the Medical Records Tech helps to maintain, protect, and distribute medical records for all WVCI clinics. A strong understanding of medical office operations, as well as high level of computer competency are desirable skills for this position. Experience in medical records is a plus! If you have the heart for service and a team player attitude, we want to hear from you! This role will also support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $19.00-$34.03. The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity etc.

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Copies, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized, documenting all processes.
• Assists in preparing and filing all internal and external correspondence and medical reports into patients' electronic medical record according to filing system.
• Gathers medical records from community providers to prepare charts for new patient visits.
• Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.
• Assists in purging deceased and inactive charts as scheduled and according to guidelines.
• Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.
• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years experience, preferably in a medical office setting.
• Previous experience in a medical records experience preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be present at the work site during regularly scheduled business hours and regularly required to sit or stand and talk or hear. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office or clinical environment and involves in-person interaction with co-workers, management, and/or clients. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require minimal travel by automobile to office sites.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.