Metrolina Nephrology Associates is Hiring a Medical Records Clerk/HIM Technician Near Charlotte, NC
A non-exempt position responsible for carrying out policies and procedures of the health information management department. This position requires full understanding and active participation in the mission of Metrolina Nephrology Associates. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Initiative, Accountability, Best Practices, Communication, Compassion, and Excellence. The employee shall support Metrolina Nephrology Associates' strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement and patient safety activities. Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job (not limited to):
Process incoming faxes
Obtain missing or incomplete patient information
Analyze charts for document deficiencies
Route documents to appropriate recipients from TouchChart
Communicates as needed with providers to obtain additional information
Reconciles daily hospital follow-up schedule to ensure documents are available
Process phone requests
Follow HIPAA and MNA patient consent/confidentiality protocols
Obtain records from external facilities
Chart merges for duplicate charts
Compile and upload records for Risk Adjustment requests
Process mail (interoffice, Postal, and office mailbox)
Miscellaneous projects delegated by supervisor
Requirements This role requires on-site attendance at our Freedom Dr. office. MNA offers a competitive benefits package, robust 401k plan and generous paid time off accrual rates (4 weeks per year). We have recently been awarded a spot on the Best Places to Work in Modern Healthcare for the third year in a row. Qualifications:
Minimum one-year experience working in a healthcare practice
Data entry speed of 45 wpm with 95% accuracy preferred
Possess basic knowledge of HIPAA and Release of Information rules and regulations