Records Management Tech, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville, Northern (NC, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System in Statesville, NC seeks a Health Information Technician to perform record preparation, scanning, quality control and validation of patient records as a primary focus. The role includes chart analysis as a secondary focus and providing copies of records for continuity of care.

Shift: M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Requires a High School Diploma; RHIT preferred; experience in medical records; proficiency in Windows and Excel; ability to work independently and handle stress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. RHIT preferred.
• Prior experience in a Medical Record department preferred.
• Excellent computer and typing skills with Windows and Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of office equipment.
• Experience with terminal digit filing.
• Experience with RAC, Medicaid, CCME and CDS preferred.
• Able to read handwriting, detail oriented, strong communication, can work independently.
• Ability to handle stress professionally and identify improvements.
• May require extended or irregular hours; moderately stressful conditions.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; normal vision/hearing.
• Distinguish letters and numbers.

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.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times; has full access to PHI.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Office equipment

Handwriting reading

Communication

Independent work

Stress management

Problem solving

Eye-hand coordination

Vision & hearing

Education

High school diploma

RHIT preferred

Tools

Windows

Excel

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