Medical Records Technician

University Hospital, Newark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Newark is seeking a Medical Record Technician to provide exceptional customer service and manage health information requests. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role is crucial for ensuring timely and accurate information delivery to patients and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in medical records related work.
• Must be able to analyze medical records and read doctor's handwriting.
• Must demonstrate professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with health information requests.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Answer inquiries for medical record information.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Various hardware and software applications

Job description

Responsibilities

The primary purpose of the Medical Record Technician (Release of Information) position is foster a high level of customer service by assisting patients and their families, caregivers, outside auditors, community physicians, external agencies, and hospital personnel and ensuring they receive appropriate, timely and complete health information in response to written, phone, fax, email and/or in-person requests. Answers inquiries for medical record information in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and according to HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in medical records related work. Must be able to analyze medical records, and read doctor's handwriting. Data entry, typing, use of e-mail applications required. Must be able to speak and read English and have good oral and written communication skills. Must be detail-oriented, accurate and organized. Must demonstrate professionalism, tact, and diplomacy. Must be proficient at using various hardware and software applications.