What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at Onondaga County Health Department?
The work involves responsibility for the performance of technical activities involved in the analysis of medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with facility policy and standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies. The incumbent in this class performs related functions such as coding medical record information and selecting and compiling medical record data. Positions in this class are characterized by the performance of technical medical records activities requiring the application of a practical knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, the internal organization and consistency of the medical record, medical record references and procedures and the medical and legal significance of medical records. The incumbent may supervise a small number of clerical support personnel engaged in the collection, analysis, routine coding, maintenance and retrieval of the facility's medical records. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Reviews and analyzes medical records to insure that the records meet the requirements of accrediting agencies and legal requirements, needs for future treatment of the patient and are adequate for research and training purposes.
Determines that the necessary components of the medical record are present and complete; that the terminology used by physicians is in keeping with accepted nomenclature; that the contents of the record appear to be accurate and internally consistent; and that the record appears to be complete enough to furnish desired data for current and future use.
Codes diseases, procedures and special therapy according to recognized nomenclature and classification systems.
Collects and compiles data, or supervises the collection and compilation of data from the records for regular and special statistical reports and studies, including official reports to State and Federal agencies.
Provides advice and assistance to clinical staff and/or health care personnel on medical record matters including records contained in automated patient information systems.
Participates in staff meetings and serves on the medical record committee and/or other committees as required.
May supervise clerical support staff engaged in the collection, analysis, routine coding, maintenance and retrieval of medical records.
Participates in public health preparedness activities as trained and assigned.
Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles and physical abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $51,779.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently registered with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) as an accredited Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)? This is a minimum requirement of the position.
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location