Medical Records Technician

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Other benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center is seeking a Health Information Management Technician I (HIM Tech) to serve as the designated contact for release of patient health information. Responsible for processing requests within HIPAA timelines and ensuring accurate billing and compliant disclosure.

The role requires chart accuracy, collaboration with clinicians, and proficiency in EMR systems such as Epic. Full-time, days, at Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL.

Qualifications

• Must maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient information.
• Experience in medical records filing and chart management preferred.
• Familiarity with release of information processes and timelines.
• Proficiency with EMR systems and data entry speeds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient charts are complete and accurate by confirming reports and orders.
• Collaborate with providers to correct documentation to support care and billing.
• Process medical record requests from patients, attorneys, insurers, and agencies while protecting data.
• Handle complex/legal requests within required timeframes and document actions.
• Audit records for compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state laws.
• Use Epic to update records and support coding and vital records reporting.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Medical records

EMR mastery

Data entry

Filing & indexing

Release of Information

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year hospital experience (preferred)

Medical terminology course (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 8-hour – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center – Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Health Information Management Technician I , also referred to as a HIM Tech, Release of Information Cleark or Medical Records Technician. The Health Information Management Technician (HIM Tech) serve as the hospital’s designated contact for all requests to release patient health information, including legal medical records and fetal monitor strips. This role ensures requests from patients, third parties, providers, and legal entities are processed within mandated timeframes while maintaining compliance with HIPAA, state laws, and hospital policies. The position also handles accurate billing, records all disclosure transactions, and provides backup support to HIM Tech I as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient charts are complete and accurate by checking for missing reports, unsigned orders, and incomplete discharge summaries, and work with providers to resolve issues
• Perform chart analysis and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to correct documentation so records support quality care and billing
• Process requests for medical records from patients, attorneys, insurers, and government agencies while safeguarding information under HIPAA and hospital policies
• Handle complex or legal requests such as subpoenas, audits, or court orders, making sure all are addressed within required timeframes and properly documented
• Monitor compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, state laws, and hospital policies by reviewing data and preparing records for audits or inspections
• Use EMR systems like Epic to update and maintain records, resolve data issues and support coding and vital records reporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with accurate alphabetic and numeric filing, preferred
• One year hospital experience, preferred
• Knowledge of terminal digit filing and medical terminology, preferred
• Computer data entry with 10-key, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm, preferred
• Completion of a medical terminology course, preferred
• Background in business and office training, preferred

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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