Medical Records Technician

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Medical Records Technician to manage clients' electronic health records and handle HIPAA/compliance related release requests.

The role requires attention to detail, strong judgment, and excellent written/verbal communication. The successful candidate will work in a small team, support staff, and ensure accurate documentation and timely responses in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in medical records or other office environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and privacy laws applicable to medical records.
• Ability to learn and apply a variety of laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Accurately scanning, titling, and attaching documents to clients' electronic health records
• Preparing records for destruction based on records retention policy guidelines
• Assisting staff with accessing client information in EHRs
• Educating and correspondence with clients, lawyers, insurance companies, and other outside entities regarding HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2 release procedures
• Providing quality assurance reports to clinical staff/managers of documentation deficiencies
• Maintaining working knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy laws
• Filing requests for records from clients and 3rd party entities

Skills

Excellent judgment

Time management

Detail oriented

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology preferred

Job description

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Medical Records Technician.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

We are seeking a Medical Records Technician to help manage documentation in clients' electronic health records. The person in this position will also be responsible for processing requests to release protected health information for all programs at BRBH in a HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2 compliant manner.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Accurately scanning, titling, and attaching documents to clients' electronic health records
• Preparing records for destruction based on records retention policy guidelines
• Assisting staff with accessing client information that may not be available in current electronic health record
• Educating and corresponding with clients, lawyers, insurance companies, and other outside agencies regarding BRBH's process for HIPAA and 42 CFR part 2 compliant release procedure
• Providing quality assurance reports to clinical staff/managers of deficiencies in documentation
• Maintaining working knowledge of HIPAA and other privacy laws to assure appropriate procedures are being followed
• Filling requests for records received from both clients and other 3rd party entities

What we are looking for: The ideal candidate will have excellent judgment, excellent time management skills, is detail oriented, and is able to learn and apply a variety of laws and regulations to a variety of situations. Successful candidates will have well developed written and verbal communication skills, excellent problem-solving skills, and will be motivated to make sure things are done correctly and contribute well in a small, high performing team

Hiring Range:

The anticipated base salary for this position is $39,580.30 to $40,153.94. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate Degree in Health Information or Medical Record Technology preferred.
• Experience: Two years' experience in medical records or other office environment.
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crawl and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee frequently lifts and or carries up to 50 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. No travel. These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer:BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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