MRT Medical Records Technician - Mental Health 264

What You Will Do to Change Lives 

The Medical Records Technician is responsible for the maintenance, storage and processing of all medical records and EHR data. This involves performing a variety of clerical and technical duties associated with the management and oversight of a program’s medical records including, but not limited to: assembling, analysis, release of information, data processing, collection, reconciliation and preparation of reports in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of a mental health care system. Must be able to work independently and could interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public and physicians and staff. 

Shifts Available: 

Full Time | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $19.67 - $23.71. The full wage range goes up to $27.75. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges.  The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed.  Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.  

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have) 

One (1) year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), through American Health Information Association (AHIMA)  

OR 

Two (2) years of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program 

 OR 

Three (3) years of EHR or management of a paper medical record systems experience in a outpatients or community based healthcare program environment. 

• Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system 

• EHR System experience, Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi (desired) 

• Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, survey process, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements. 

• Knowledge and application of appropriate coding systems; ICD-10 CM, DSMV 

• Knowledge of documentation and legal issues pertaining to HIPAA, PHI and other health information. 

What’s In It for You* 

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year  

• Nine Paid Holidays

•  Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship  

•  Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships  

•  Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan 

•  For more information visit:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits  

 Join Our Compassionate Team 

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA , veterans, and all belief systems. 

The Telecare Shelton Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) center will provide intensive mental health and psychiatric treatment services in a secure, welcoming and respectful environment for adults experiencing an acute mental health emergency. Telecare currently operates E&T’s in Thurston, Clark, Skagit, Grays Harbor, and Pierce counties, and looks forward to adding the Shelton community to our family.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability 

*May vary by location and position type 

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview. 

Data Specialist, Entry Level, Medical Records, MRT 

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.