Medical Records Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and updates patient records, including medical histories, treatments, and examinations
• Scans paper documents into the database and indexes them accurately into the correct patient charts
• Processes medical record requests for authorized personnel, insurance providers, and other facilities, ensuring strict HIPAA compliance
• Reviews patient records for deficiencies, resolves data discrepancies, and merges duplicate accounts
• Serves as a liaison between healthcare providers and staff regarding the availability of patient records
• Assembles medical charts and prepares them for the units
• Routinely collects all discharged patient medical records to ensure all records are secured in the Health Information Department
• Answers incoming calls in a timely manner and responds to caller’s needs, returning calls left on voicemail within 24 hours
• Maintains a good working relationship within the department and with other departments of the facility
• Schedules workdays from Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:00pm

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification
• One (1) year of administrative or health records experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize projects, work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills with strong attention to detail
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology
• Comfortable navigating Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software

Benefits

A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!

Desert Parkway offers competitive benefits to include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Healthcare spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• PTO Plan with holiday premium pay
• Discounted cafeteria meal plan
• Life insurance (including plans for spouse and children)
• Short- and long-term disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Insurance