What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at West Central Behavioral Hea?
We are seeking a Full-Time Medical Records Technician with experience working with medical records and audit preparation. The individual will also provide coverage to front desk operations as needed.
Basic Responsibilities (partial listing):
- Processes requests for patient record information ensuring protocols are adhered to and patient confidentiality maintained.
- Compiles information and prepares various reports for upcoming audits and fidelity reviews for internal and external audits.
- Records emergency room and hospitalization alerts and informs appropriate staff.
- Reviews medical record discrepancies through collecting and analyzing information.
- Generates and reviews reports to track completion and entry of client demographics, emergency contacts, PCP and pharmacy information.
- Provides coverage at front desk: gather and update demographic information, schedule appointments, prepares form letters.
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Experience:
- Relevant work experience in an office setting
- Experience with electronic medical records
Required Skills:
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, preferred
Summary
Be a part of our team!
West Central provides a generous benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, local discounts, paid holidays and paid time off!
Ask us about creative work schedules, remote/hybrid work, full time/part time, geographic options, different shifts, job sharing, even cross-functional work to keep things interesting!
We are committed to continuous improvement of our employees. We provide ongoing education through e-Learning, in-service programs presented by internal staff and external presenters. CEUs are available for most in-service programs.
Loan Repayment Program: As a nonprofit organization providing services to underserved populations, you may be eligible to participate in the following loan assistance programs:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Agency Student Loan Assistance Program – eligible up to $10,000 over 3 years
For over forty years, West Central Behavioral Health, a community mental health organization, has dedicated itself to"...promote, preserve and strengthen the mental health and quality of life in our community.” To accomplish this, West Central has assembled a team of talented professionals. Working together toward a common goal, our staff served nearly 2,700 children, adolescents and adults last year.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran- and Recovery-Friendly Workplace!
Salary : $10,000
