Remote Health Information Technician (Medical Records)

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a part-time Health Information Management Technician (Medical Records) to maintain patient records, ensure privacy, and support information requests. The role emphasizes accuracy, security, and accessibility of health information across departments.

Primary duties include processing requests, auditing records, and supporting quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment that blends remote work with a weekly on-site presence in Athens,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus AHIMA credential or Medical Records Technician certification.
• At least 3 years of medical records or health information management experience, or 1 year at Medical Records Technician II level.
• Experience with HIPAA and release-of-information procedures.
• Strong organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize client medical records and documentation.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Process authorized requests for protected health information.
• Ensure HIPAA and confidentiality standards are followed.
• Maintain record tracking, filing, scanning, and retrieval systems.
• Assist with coding, indexing, and records management activities.
• Prepare reports and maintain health information databases.
• Support audits, accreditation reviews, and quality improvement activities.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical records management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHIMA credential or Medical Records Technician certification

Tools

EHR systems

HIPAA release software

Job description

Advantage Behavioral Health Systems is seeking a part-time Health Information Management Technician (Medical Records) to maintain patient records, ensure privacy, and support information requests. The role emphasizes accuracy, security, and accessibility of health information across departments.

Primary duties include processing requests, auditing records, and supporting quality improvement initiatives in a healthcare environment that blends remote work with a weekly on-site presence in Athens,