Records Management Tech, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated is seeking a Health Information Technician to manage patient records through preparation, scanning, quality checks, and validation. The role emphasizes accuracy and confidentiality under general supervision.

The position involves chart analysis as a secondary focus, fulfilling record requests for continuity of care, and scanning loose documents while maintaining data integrity and compliance with privacy standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered Health Information Technician preferred.
• Proficiency in Windows and Excel with strong typing skills.
• Ability to read various handwriting, detail oriented, strong communication skills.
• Experience in Medical Records or health information setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs record prep, scan, quality control and validation of patient records.
• Performs analysis on patient charts as a secondary focus.
• Provides copies of medical records for requests with regard to continuity of care.
• Scans loose documents in the patient medical record.

Skills

Typing

Computer proficiency

Windows

Excel

Handwriting legibility

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Registered Health Information Technician (preferred)

Job description

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