Records Management Tech, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a Health Information Technician to perform record preparation, scanning, quality control and validation of patient records as a primary focus.

A secondary focus includes analyzing patient charts to support continuity of care, with discretion, independence and strict confidentiality in handling health information. Shift is Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, located in Statesville, NC.

Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent; RHIT preferred.
• Experience in Medical Record department preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills; proficiency in Windows and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Experience with terminal digit filing.
• Experience with RAC, Medicaid, CCME and CDS preferred.
• Ability to read handwriting, be detail oriented, communicate well, and work independently.
• Ability to handle stress and work extended or irregular hours.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; normal vision/hearing.

Responsibilities

• Performs record prep, scan, quality control and validation of patient records as a primary focus.
• Performs analysis on patient charts as a secondary focus.
• Provides copies of medical records for requestors with regard to continuity of care.
• Scans loose documents in the patient medical record.
• Exercising discretion and independent judgement; maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Typing

Windows

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Health Information Technician

Tools

Terminal digit filing

Job description

Performs record prep, scan, quality control and validation of patient records as a primary focus. Performs analysis on patient charts as a secondary focus. Provides copies of medical records for requestors with regard to continuity of care. Scans loose documents in the patient medical record. Exercises discretion and independent judgement. Performs work under only very general supervision. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Has full access to patient health information.

Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• Prior experience working in a Medical Record department preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills required with proficiency in Windows and Excel.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment required.
• Experience with terminal digit filing required.
• Experience with RAC, Medicaid, CCME and CDS preferred.
• Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to handle stress in a mature and professional manner.
• Ability to identify problems situations and implement actions for improvement.
• Requires working under moderately stressful conditions and may require working extended or irregular hours.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires normal vision/hearing range.
• Must be able to distinguish letters and numbers.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Reports To

Director of Health Information Management and the Quality Data Manager