Medical Records Tech

BASIC FUNCTIONS: The Medical Records Technician is responsible for maintaining and completing medical records in electronic and paper formats; compiling, evaluating and processing all records for accuracy and completeness of patient's condition, treatment, and health outcome. The ideal candidate will provide excellent customer service and maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments. The Technician must be timely with requests for information which come from a variety of sources including patients, clinical departments, Patient Financial Services, other healthcare facilities and legal entities. Compiles, reviews and files documentation of patient's condition, treatment, and health outcome. Assigns chart deficiencies in accordance with hospital policies and procedures Resolves medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information. Maintains the master patient index within the organization's enterprise computer system to ensure accurate patient records Interacts with Patient Access, Patient Financial Services and physician office staff for information verification. Processes all requests for patient health information by the patient and for treatment, payment and operations purposes as allowed by healthcare regulations. Responsible for maintaining patient confidence and protecting hospital operations by keeping information confidential; following release-of-information protocols, policies and procedures, and legal requirements. Learns organizational policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements and rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the position. Prepares statistical reports by collection and summarizing medical care and census information, such as types of diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds. Collaborates with departments handling patient records and will be accurate in scanning & indexing documents to appropriate patient charts. Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent required. Health information management secondary education course work preferred. 1 year of relevant experience preferred. AHIMA or AAPC certification preferred; may be accepted in lieu of some years of experience. SALARY INFORMATION : $17.50 - $26.00 Dependent on Experience APPLICATION WINDOW: Minimum of three days, and until it is filled BENEFITS: This position offers competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and year round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Medical, with prescription drug cover`age Vision and dental insurance Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts PTO accrual from day one Extended illness benefits/time off 457 retirement plan with match Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistant programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance. Clinical Excellence. Patient & Community Satisfaction. Financial Health & Stewardship of Resources. These are our three Keys to Excellence ; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day Grand River Health proudly serves residents of Western Colorado and beyond. We are a not-for-profit Special Tax District, formed by the citizens of Western Garfield County in 1961 to serve the area's health care needs. Our main hospital campus is located in the picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population. OUR MISSION: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. OUR VISION: To be our communities' first choice in quality healthcare.