Medical Records Technician Tulip Lane
About the role
This position is full-time, working 32-hours per week, and is full-time benefit eligible. At Prevea Health, we specialize in providing excellent care and value kindness, responsibility, inclusivity, wellness, and inspiration. We offer continuous education, training, and support to ensure every team member contributes to our success.
The Medical Records Technician is responsible for recording all incoming and outgoing medical record transfers, obtaining appropriate record release authorizations, reproducing legally requested medical information, and forwarding the medical information to the requesting parties. This position performs accurate data entry and keeps and locates historical medical records of current and past patients.
Responsibilities
- Entering data in EPIC and other Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Destroying paper charts
- Retrieving, re-filing, and rerouting patient charts from assigned locations, as well as filing appropriate documents and pulling charts for departments upon request
- Handling medical records inquiries via phone and assisting in preparing and distributing patient information to authorized parties
- Sending faxes and recording information in EPIC for continuity of care
- Floating to other Central file sites or Scanning as needed
- Assisting with chart reviews
Qualifications
A High School Diploma and/or GED is required.
Skills
- Possess skills to effectively problem solve
- Basic knowledge of Medical Records filing system
- Knowledge of alphabet/terminal digit filing
- Fosters work and patient relationships through excellent interpersonal skills and behaviors
- Ability to prioritize work and meet changing demands
- Ability to work under stressful or emergency situations with high concentration and energy level
- Proficient in the use of computer, phone, and office equipment
- Possess effective written and verbal communication
Physical Demands
- Sit - Frequently
- Stand - Occasionally
- Walk - Occasionally
- Drive - Rarely
- Climb (Stairs/Ladders) - Rarely
- Bend (Neck) - Frequently
- Gross Manipulation (Hands/Arms) - Constantly
- Squat - Rarely
- Twist/Turn (Neck) - Occasionally
- Twist/Turn(Waist) - Occasionally
- Lift/Carry - Occasionally