Medical Records Technician (New Orleans, LA) 6653

About the role

This is a great "foot-in-the-door" position for those looking to be involved in the emerging Healthcare & Technology industry. Advantmed’s mission is to improve the healthcare system by ensuring appropriate, quality care and eliminating unnecessary costs. Founded in 2005, Advantmed is a privately held company of over 1,800 professionals aligned by one common goal: to meet our clients' evolving needs with accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Medical Records Technicians receive company-provided laptops and portable scanners to travel to various medical facilities and hospitals for scanning patient medical records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a record system for patient information and gathering documents
• Use electronic systems to properly collect, organize, and manage data
• Ensure medical records are organized, accurate, and complete
• Create digital copies of paperwork and store records electronically
• File paperwork/reports quickly and accurately
• Ensure HIPAA standards are met
• Follow all confidentiality guidelines, rules, and procedures
• Interact with medical staff, healthcare providers, and other medical personnel
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Have a car and active insurance in your name (candidates must provide registration documentation)
• Willing to drive up to 60–80 miles (one-way)
• Internet access at home
• Basic PC and office equipment skills
• Available 08:00 am to 05:00 pm in your respective time zone to visit required facilities

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting (hospital, clinic, or medical office dealing with medical charts)
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) / EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of medical chart structure, content, and medical terminologies
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and communication
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common issues with printers and scanners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals

Pay

$18–$21 per hour or $3 per record, whichever is higher. Paid semi-monthly based on total hours worked or total records retrieved during the work period (whichever is higher).

Additional compensation includes paid mileage, reimbursement for some travel expenses, a $50 daily food allowance when traveling out of state, and paid flight, hotel, and rental if required.

Schedule

This is a part-time, seasonal position with the potential for extension based on project requirements and needs.