Medical Records Technician I - School of Dentistry

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums for full‑t​

Generous time off

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston’s School of Dentistry is hiring a Medical Records Technician I to join a team focused on accurate electronic and physical records management. The role emphasizes confidentiality and compliance with Medicaid/Medicare and organizational guidelines to support services payments.

Ideal candidates will have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, EHR systems, and strong written communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Prior healthcare records experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Electronic Health Records software.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.).
• High school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Locates and retrieves records to audit and verify patient information.
• Updates client charts in the electronic health record with information in a timely manner.
• Tracks location of charts and related information using established processes.
• Responds to information requests in person, by email, in the EHR, or by phone promptly.
• Maintains compliance with privacy rules.
• Locates and prepares charts or information as requested in a timely manner.
• Participates in privacy monitoring processes.
• Corrects inaccuracies including duplicate patient records.

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Records (EHR) software

Job description

What we do here changes the world.

UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is hiring for a Medical Records Technician I to join their team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of Microsoft Office, University financial systems, and electronic health record systems. Solid written communication, organizational and analytical skills are required. Previous work experience in the healthcare field with relative experience in records and protected health information management preferred.

Location

7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054

Once you join us you won't want to leave.

It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees!

As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Ensures physical and electronic documentation is organized, legible, properly identified/itemized in the correct patient’s chart and accounted for according to Medicaid/Medicare and organizational guidelines to facilitate payment for services. Maintains confidentiality and privacy as required by UTH and government regulatory compliance agencies.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Locates and retrieves records to accurately audit and verify patient information.
• Updates client charts in the electronic health record with information in a timely manner.
• Tracks location of any charts supplemental to the primary electronic health record using appropriate processes.
• Responds to information requests either in person, email, within the electronic health record, or by telephone in a timely manner.
• Maintains compliance with UTH and government privacy rules.
• As requested, locate and make ready charts or information from charts in a timely manner.
• Participates in privacy monitoring processes
• Assists with identifying and correcting inaccuracies including duplicate accounts within the patient record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications - External

Certification/Skills

Knowledge of Electronic Health Records software.

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.).

Minimum Education

High school diploma.

Minimum Experience

None.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code

• 51.215

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.