What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records and Health Information Technician (MCMC#10558) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide the agency and its medical staff with accurate records of patient encounters. Provide accurate and prompt patient replies for requests of protected health information (PHI) while ensuring the current release of information form and supporting documentation are included.
How does it get done?
This position will reply with requests from insurance, legal, and medical groups for patients PHI, while remaining complaint to HIPPA and hospital policies.
Who are the customers?
Patients, residents and staff members.
Ideal Candidate
Patients, residents and staff members.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully pass a background check.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Adrian Brashear, 575-445-7729 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
This position will provide the agency and its medical staff with accurate records of patient encounters. Provide accurate and prompt patient replies for requests of protected health information (PHI) while ensuring the current release of information form and supporting documentation are included.
How does it get done?
This position will reply with requests from insurance, legal, and medical groups for patients PHI, while remaining complaint to HIPPA and hospital policies.
Who are the customers?
Patients, residents and staff members.
Ideal Candidate
Patients, residents and staff members.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and six (6) months experience working in a hospital setting using medical terminology, processing and maintaining a medical records system, and/or use of Microsoft Office programs and hospital clinical software. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) months may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully pass a background check.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting, long hours of sitting and extreme computer use required, working in a very high stress level environment, must be able to lift/move a minimum of 25 lbs., may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Adrian Brashear, 575-445-7729 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
