Medical Records Technician II

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine, one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, as a Medical Records Technician II in the Health Information Management Department. In this position, you will retrieve, assemble, and disseminate patient information within the medical center, from the off-site storage facility, and electronic medical record systems. You will initiate and maintain medical record numbers, control logs/registries, and other health information systems. This position is on-site at our Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Performs discharge record processing by retrieving, assembling, following up on missing records and documentation, and maintaining electronic and hardcopy records/systems.
• Processes requests for internal and external release of information by requesting, reserving, pulling, tracking, routing, delivering, retrieving, communicating, and monitoring electronic and hardcopy medical records for various requesters.
• Verifies assignment of new medical record numbers by external departments and assigns new medical record numbers as defined by department standards and policies.
• Updates and/or corrects patient data in various HIM and medical center systems or the physical medical record.
• Corrects/deletes data entry errors or omissions associated with tasks performed in electronic systems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required by the Medical Center, departmental, and industry/legal standards.
• Keeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment.
• Performs tasks of Medical Record Technician I as necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years of previous experience in an acute care HIM department as a Medical Record Technician I or similar position required.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both in customer interaction and phone call interaction.
• Must be able to work independently with self-discipline and in a team environment.
• Medical terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment.
• Good key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that govern confidentiality and release of protected health information.
• Terminal digit filing experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position (1.0 FTE) with an anticipated schedule of approximately 40 hours per week. The anticipated shift is the first shift, from approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The position is 100% on-site at the Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL.

Pay

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position, based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and current market data. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience, as well as organizational considerations such as internal equity.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers a full complement of benefit options for eligible roles. Review the full details at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

About Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We need employees with passion, talent, and commitment to work with patients and each other. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Discover how you can be part of this pursuit of excellence at UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.