Medical Records Technician II

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine, a premier academic medical center, is seeking a Medical Records Technician II to join the Health Information Management Department on-site at Hyde Park, Chicago, IL. You will retrieve, assemble, and disseminate patient information from off-site storage and EMR systems.

The role requires 1–2 years in an acute care HIM setting and strong attention to confidentiality, with a day shift 8am-4:30pm and 40 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 1–2 years experience in an acute care HIM dept as MR Technician I or similar.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Medical terminology training required or completed within 9 months.
• Good key entry/typing skills with CRT/PC experience.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, assemble, and disseminate patient information from off-site storage and EMR systems.
• Initiate and maintain medical record numbers and control logs/registries.
• Process internal and external release of information requests.
• Verify assignment of new MRNs and update data in HIM systems.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per standards.
• Maintain neat work area and equipment care.
• Perform tasks of MR Technician I as needed.
• Support HIM operations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Medical terminology

Typing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CRT/PC experience

Job description

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers,

Job Description

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Records Technician II in the Health Information Management Department. In this Role, as a Medical Records Technician II, you will retrieve, assemble and disseminate patient information within the medical center, from the off-site storage facility and electronic medical record systems. You will Initiate and maintain medical record numbers, control logs/registries and other health information systems. This position is on‑site at our Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs discharge record processing by retrieving, assembling, following‑up on missing records and documentation, and maintaining electronic and hardcopy records/systems
• Processes requests for internal and external release of information by requesting, reserving, pulling, tracking, routing, delivering, retrieving, communicating and monitoring electronic and hardcopy medical records for the various requesters
• Verifies assignment of new medical record numbers by external departments and assigns new medical record numbers as defined by department standards and policies.
• Updates and/or corrects patient data in various HIM and medical center systems or the physical medical record
• Corrects/deletes data entry errors or omissions associated with tasks performed in electronic systems
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center, departmental and industry/legal standards
• Keeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment
• Performs tasks of Medical Record Technician I as necessary
• Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years previous experience in an acute care HIM dept as a Medical Record Technician I or similar position required
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills- both in customer interaction and phone call interaction.
• Must be able to work independently with self‑discipline and in a team environment.
• Medical terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment
• Good key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical‑legal rules and regulations that governs confidentiality and release of protected health information
• Terminal digit filing

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full - Time (1.0)
• Shift: Day
• Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hyde Park)
• Unit/Department: HIM Dept
• CBA Code: 743CL

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the first shift, from approximately 8am-4:30pm and will not be scheduled for on‑call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. We anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekdays (Monday-Friday).

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.