Medical Records Health Information Technician

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect. Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families.

We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care:

• Dignity & respect
• Information sharing
• Participation
• Collaboration

Health Information Technician

JOB PURPOSE

• Performs a variety of duties such as chart assembly and analysis; maintains and controls records completion activities; responds to requests for medical information from patients, courts, insurance companies, health care environments, and internal customers. Performs secretarial duties/clerical duties in accordance with State and Federal law (HIPAA).
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  JOB SUMMARY
  • Maintain and control records completion activities and maintenance of all inpatient medical records. Data entry and office support as needed.
  • Review all requests for medical record information from attorneys, patients, insurance companies and physicians through correspondence, telephone and in person; evaluate requests for release according to established policy. Ensure appropriate authorization is obtained for release of information. Review record for protected information that requires an informed consent.
  • Maintain controls, logs, and systems for monitoring dates of release, bills sent, follow-up responses, checks received and other related information.
  • Receive and process subpoenas for medical records and alert supervisor and other appropriate hospital staff members of requests of an unusual or problematic nature.
  • Provide the Business Office with the necessary information required to submit interim requests for payment.
  • Retrieve, copy and file medical records and perform various job functions including secretarial and office duties such as typing, answering phones, Xeroxing, searching computer data bases, etc. Maintain a manual of all current forms.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and have the ability to work independently.
• Must also demonstrate good verbal communication with health care professionals and co workers and demonstrate a friendly, service attitude.
• One to three years of medical records, hospital admitting, hospital billing, insurance billing, or ward secretary experience.
• Basic computer data base and systems knowledge.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• File/retrieve medical records from ground level to eight feet in height.
• Life up to 30 pounds while standing.
• Standing for various lengths of time, especially while copying/scanning records.
• Use of computer terminal for various lengths of time daily.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits for qualified employees. This would include affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, matching 401k plan, Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Tuition Reimbursement, Verizon cell phone plan discounts (22%), along with many other local and national discounts to take advantage of.

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.