Medical Records Technician

Arizona Priority Care; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Priority Care (AZPC) is seeking a Medical Records Technician to manage retrieval, scanning, and filing of patient records across EMR systems. The role requires travel to medical offices and strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be detail-oriented, and possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. A valid AZ driver’s license with insurance is required, and a 60-day in-office period precedes hybrid options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a medical group/office preferred.
• Working knowledge of scanning and medical terminology.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to file accurately using electronic, alphabetical, numeric, and color-coded systems.
• Current Arizona Driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• 60 days FT in office presence; hybrid options after 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Access patient records and demographic information in EMR systems.
• Travel to medical offices to retrieve medical records per protocols.
• Scan and transfer files within required timeframes under HIPAA.
• Maintain equipment and report issues to supervisor.
• Collaborate with other departments to manage medical records.
• Review and organize physical and electronic medical records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal communication

Scanning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Arizona Priority Care (AZPC) is an Integrated Provider Network focused on providing whole-person care to Senior and Medicaid populations, through advanced value-based models. Our provider network is comprised of more than 6,000 health care providers, including primary and specialty care physicians, hospitals and ancillary providers. We have operated in the Arizona market for more than 13 years, based in Chandler, Arizona, and are an affiliate of Heritage Provider Network. As a leading value-based provider organization, we are committed to improving the quality of care, providing excellent member and provider experiences all while reducing cost.

The Medical Records Technician performs medical records functions including but not limited to: Retrieval and electronic filing of medical records.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Utilizes a variety of EMR systems with competence to access patient records, demographic information, and to problem-solve patient identification, and other relevant investigative issues.
• Travels to medical offices to retrieve medical records; works closely with medical office staff to facilitate retrieval according to their established and required protocols.
• Scans/transfers files within expected timeframes while observing HIPAA-compliant processes.
• Maintains equipment according to guidelines, and communicates all issues to supervisor.
• Works with other departments as directed in a collaborative effort to maintain all stored medical records.
• Reviews medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• Organizes and evaluates both physical and electronic versions of medical records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Training And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required.
• Previous experience in a medical group/office preferred.
• Intermediate to advance computer skills. Working knowledge of scanning and medical terminology.
• Ability to file accurately using electronic, alphabetical, numeric, and color-coded systems.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Good inter-personal communication skills.
• Current Arizona Driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
• This role requires 60 days FT in office presence, hybrid options will be available after the 60-day period.*

Compensation range:

The hourly range for this position is: $20 – $21.50.