What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at Cure 4 The Kids Foundation?
We don’t train our people to be nice… We simply hire nice people
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children?
We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team!
Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high paced complex clinical environment?
Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation
- One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
- A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus
Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the 50 Best Non-Profits to Work For in The U.S.
What it takes to be part of our team
Are you an exceptional Medical Records Technician who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable team? Can you dedicate yourself to being part of a team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? Are you looking for an organization that offers competitive compensation and one of the broadest and most comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare?
This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children.
SUMMARY:
Inputs, retrieves, and maintains patient medical records in a confidential and accurate manner following established policies and protocols; supports activities of medical records department. This is a non-exempt hourly position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uses a variety of concepts, practices, policies, and procedures to organize a hybrid medical records system (electronic and paper).
- Receives and processes all requests for medical records, ensuring proper records release documentation is on file, and uses electronic methods to securely transmit patient medical records while adhering to HIPAA and organizational policies.
- Performs scanning, filing, mailing, and retrieval of medical records from the clinic and local facilities/hospitals.
- Monitors the incoming fax queue to process and distribute documentation.
- Manages the patient invitation process for the patient portal.
- Prepares patient charts for upcoming appointments and comprehensive clinics, following up on outstanding documents and orders placed by providers.
- Manages and processes system-queued tasks generated from provider note signoffs, such as faxing visit notes and saving clinical summaries and patient education materials.
- Checks telephone messages and electronic health records inboxes for pending messages throughout the day and responds within one (1) hour.
- Purges patient charts per policy or transfers them to offsite storage.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proof of automobile liability coverage in compliance with the State of Nevada’s compulsory automobile insurance laws.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Working knowledge of health records functions.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to drive to local medical facilities and hospitals.
- Occasionally required to move up to 15 pounds at a time.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, not required.
CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFICATION.
Shift Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM