Accredited Records Technician Jobs in Florida

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Ocala, FL Description: HealthPort, a one-source healthcare solutions provider, is currently seeking qualified professionals for our Medical Records ROI Specialist position to process medical records requests at a local hospital facility in Ocala, FL. This position is responsible for processing release of information requests data entry, pulling charts, and scanning medical records. The associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This position is part-time; Monday - Friday, day shift. Schedule consist of 2 hours each day, for a total of 10 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department. Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, ensure adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in Health Information Management and or medical records release of information. Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations. Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.HealthPort.com/careers to complete an application. No solicitations from staffing firms or employment agencies.

Job Title: Medical Records Technician Hims Job in LAKE CITY, FL Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Lake City, FL Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Department:Department Of Veterans AffairsAgency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationJob Announcement Number:09-670-JKJob Title:Medical Records Technician (HIMS)Salary Range:27,504.00 - 40,005.00 USD /yearSeries & Grade:GS-0675-04/05Promotion Potential:05Open Period:Wednesday, December 09, 2009 to Sunday, May 30, 2010Position Information:Full-Time PermanentDuty Locations:1 vacancy - Lake City, FL Who May Be Considered:Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.Job Summary: One Vacancy/Permanent/Full-Time Position Tour of Duty:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Duty Location:  Lake City Division MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICE Health Information Management Section DUTIES INCLUDE:  The incumbent serves as a Release of Information (ROI) Clerk within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of MAS.                Maintains confidentiality of all records and documents regarding patients.  Determines validity of incoming requests for Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI).  Tracks receipt and completion of requests for IIHI to ensure accurate accountings of disclosure are maintained.  Extracts IIHI from electronic and paper record systems.  Provides timely responses to all requests for IIHI from requestors such as veterans, attorneys, insurance companies, other government agencies, and other third parties.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.  CLICK AT THE TABS AT THE TOP OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.Major Duties: The incumbent serves as a Release of Information (ROI) Clerk within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of MAS.                Maintains confidentiality of all records and documents regarding patients.  Determines validity of incoming requests for Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI).  Tracks receipt and completion of requests for IIHI to ensure accurate accountings of disclosure are maintained.  Extracts IIHI from electronic and paper record systems.  Provides timely responses to all requests for IIHI from requestors such as veterans, attorneys, insurance companies, other government agencies, and other third parties.  Ensures accurate and secure disclosure of IIHI when made through personal contacts, mail delivery, and/or telephone/telefax communications.  Recognizes and processes 38 U.S.C. 7332 protected health information appropriately.  Follows appropriate health information management practices when working with the Consolidated Health Record (CHR).  Determines appropriate fees for information to be released and processes checks when received.  Corresponds with professional staff to ensure completion of forms for VA and non-VA purposes.  Abstracts, correlates, and forwards requested medical records to various Veterans Benefit Administration Regional Offices to assist them in the adjudication of their cases.Qualifications: Candidates must be citizens of the United States.  Basic Requirements for GS-4 level: (1) Experience.  Two years of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.  Six months of the required 2 years of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work, OR (2)  Education.  Successful completion of an associate's degree with a major field of study in medical record technology/health information technology which was accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at the time the program was completed, OR (3)  Experience/Education Combination.  Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.  The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate in this provision for combining education and experience: (a)  Successful completion of an associate's degree in a field of study other than medical records/health information will substitute for 18 months of the required experience, (b)  Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training, obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 1 year of experience, (c)  Successful completion of a post-high school course of study in medical record technology, which includes courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures, may substitute on a month-for-month basis for up to 1 year of experience, (d)  Successful completion of post-high school courses for medical administrative personnel, obtained in a closely supervised training program given by the Armed Forces, may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. For GS-5 level:  (a) Experience.  In addition to the basic requirements, at least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level, OR (b) Education.  Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in medical record technology/health information technology or a related degree with courses related to medical record technology sufficient to evidence the core competencies identified.  GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience that has provided (a) knowledge of clerical procedures that would be helpful in developing skill in medical record technician work or (b) background knowledge of the medical environment or hospital procedures.  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have included the analysis of medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with requirements.  The required amount of experience and education will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The candidate's record of experience and education must demonstrate that the candidate possesses the ability to perform the duties of the position.  ART/RRA/CCS credentials preferable.  APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  Al l education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  Applicants need to submit copies of all credentials with their application.  College transcripts must also be submitted if using education to qualify.  You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. 1.        Knowledge of Federal laws, VA Directives and medical center policy memorandums regulating the release of information (copies of medical records). 2.        Knowledge of the internal organization and conte

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: South Florida, FL Description: HealthPort, a one-source healthcare solutions provider, is currently seeking qualified professionals for our Medical Records ROI Specialist position to process medical records requests at a local hospital facility in Miami, FL. This position is responsible for processing release of information requests data entry, pulling charts, and scanning medical records. The associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This position is full-time; Monday - Friday, day shift, 40 hours per week. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department. Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, ensure adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in Health Information Management and or medical records release of information. Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations. Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.HealthPort.com/careers to complete an application. No solicitations from staffing firms or employment agencies.

Job Title: Medical Records Technician Health Information Management Section Job in GAINESVILLE, FL Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Gainesville, FL Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Department:Department Of Veterans AffairsAgency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health AdministrationJob Announcement Number:09-561-JKJob Title:Medical Records Technician (Health Information Management Section)Salary Range:27,504.00 - 40,005.00 USD /yearSeries & Grade:GS-0675-04/05Promotion Potential:05Open Period:Wednesday, October 28, 2009 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010Position Information:Full-Time PermanentDuty Locations:1 vacancy - Gainesville, FL Who May Be Considered:Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.Job Summary: One Vacancy/Permanent/Full-Time Position Tour of Duty:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Duty Location:  Gainesville Division MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICE Health Information Management Section DUTIES INCLUDE:  The incumbent serves as a Release of Information (ROI) Clerk within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of MAS.                Maintains confidentiality of all records and documents regarding patients.  Determines validity of incoming requests for Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI).  Tracks receipt and completion of requests for IIHI to ensure accurate accountings of disclosure are maintained.  Extracts IIHI from electronic and paper record systems.  Provides timely responses to all requests for IIHI from requestors such as veterans, attorneys, insurance companies, other government agencies, and other third parties.  Ensures accurate and secure disclosure of IIHI when made through personal contacts, mail delivery, and/or telephone/telefax communications.  THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.Major Duties: The incumbent serves as a Release of Information (ROI) Clerk within the Health Information Management Section (HIMS) of MAS.                Maintains confidentiality of all records and documents regarding patients.  Determines validity of incoming requests for Individually Identifiable Health Information (IIHI).  Tracks receipt and completion of requests for IIHI to ensure accurate accountings of disclosure are maintained.  Extracts IIHI from electronic and paper record systems.  Provides timely responses to all requests for IIHI from requestors such as veterans, attorneys, insurance companies, other government agencies, and other third parties.  Ensures accurate and secure disclosure of IIHI when made through personal contacts, mail delivery, and/or telephone/telefax communications.  Recognizes and processes 38 U.S.C. 7332 protected health information appropriately.  Follows appropriate health information management practices when working with the Consolidated Health Record (CHR).  Determines appropriate fees for information to be released and processes checks when received.  Corresponds with professional staff to ensure completion of forms for VA and non-VA purposes.  Abstracts, correlates, and forwards requested medical records to various Veterans Benefit Administration Regional Offices to assist them in the adjudication of their cases.Qualifications: Candidates must be citizens of the United States.  Basic Requirements for GS-4 level: (1) Experience.  Two years of experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.  Six months of the required 2 years of experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (KSAs) needed to perform MRT work, OR (2)  Education.  Successful completion of an associate's degree with a major field of study in medical record technology/health information technology which was accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at the time the program was completed, OR (3)  Experience/Education Combination.  Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.  The following educational/training substitutions are appropriate in this provision for combining education and experience: (a)  Successful completion of an associate's degree in a field of study other than medical records/health information will substitute for 18 months of the required experience, (b)  Successful completion of a course for medical technicians, hospital corpsmen, medical service specialists, or hospital training, obtained in a training program given by the Armed Forces or the U.S. Maritime Service under close medical and professional supervision, may be substituted on a month-for-month basis for up to 1 year of experience, (c)  Successful completion of a post-high school course of study in medical record technology, which includes courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures, may substitute on a month-for-month basis for up to 1 year of experience, (d)  Successful completion of post-high school courses for medical administrative personnel, obtained in a closely supervised training program given by the Armed Forces, may be substituted for experience on a month-for-month basis for up to 6 months provided the training program included courses in anatomy, physiology, and medical record techniques and procedures. For GS-5 level:  (a) Experience.  In addition to the basic requirements, at least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level, OR (b) Education.  Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in medical record technology/health information technology or a related degree with courses related to medical record technology sufficient to evidence the core competencies identified.  GENERAL EXPERIENCE is experience that has provided (a) knowledge of clerical procedures that would be helpful in developing skill in medical record technician work or (b) background knowledge of the medical environment or hospital procedures.  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE must have included the analysis of medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with requirements.  The required amount of experience and education will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The candidate's record of experience and education must demonstrate that the candidate possesses the ability to perform the duties of the position.  ART/RRA/CCS credentials preferable.  APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:  http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html  Al l education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  Applicants need to submit copies of all credentials with their application.  College transcripts must also be submitted if using education to qualify.  You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.How You Will Be Evaluated: You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required; and on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the knowledges, skills, and abilities associated with this position as defined below. When describing your knowledges, skills, and abilities, please be sure to give examples and explain how often you used these skills, the complexity of the knowledge you possessed, the level of the people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. 1.        Knowledge of Federal laws, VA Directives and medical center policy memorandums regulating the release of information (copies of medical records). 2.        Knowledge of the internal organization and content of patien

Job Title: MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGER Company: Location: Sarasota, FL Description: MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGER needed for busy multi-physician practice. Full-time position. Must have previous medical office experience along with knowledge of current document/records laws. Must be responsible, detail oriented and team player. Great office and great benefits.

Job Title: Medical records technician Company: Location: Ocala, FL Description: Large Regional Hospital seeking for; Medical records technician. Employee must be very precise and responsible for office/clerical duties, maintance of patient medical records making sure records are completed and signed by medical staff. File and organize all medical records of the department. Pay rate - $11-$14/hr. DOE. excellente benefit package For immediate consideration, apply now online

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Jacksonville, FL Description: HealthPort is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Medical Records ROI Specialist position at a local healthcare facility in Orange Park, FL. This position is part-time, Monday-Friday; 25 hours per week. Targeted pay for this position averages from 9.00-10.00/hr. This position is responsible for processing all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: -Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. -Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. -Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. -Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. -Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department. -Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. -May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. -Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. -Maintains a clean and orderly work area, insures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, insures adequate supplies to meet customer requests. -Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure -Complete and send in SWAR weekly activity reports at the end of each payroll cutoff -Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule -Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs -Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. -Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including during transport, storage and disposal. -Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. -Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: -Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department -Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required -Excellent organizational skills a must -Must be able to type 50 wpm -Must be able to use fax, copier, microfilm machine -Must be willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly -Must be self-motivated, a team player -Must have proven customer satisfaction skills -Must be able to multi-task Education: -High School Diploma (GED) required -A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired No soliciting from staffing agencies or employment firms. To apply, please click here: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA1/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=HEALTHPORT&cws=1&rid=2311

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Pensacola, FL Description: HealthPort, a one-source healthcare solutions provider, is actively seeking qualified candidates for our Medical Records ROI Specialist position located at a local healthcare facility in Pensacola, FL. This position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am through 4:30 pm. This position is responsible for processing all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receives incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries. Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, copying/scanning medical record accurately and correctly, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity; and mails copies or electronically delivers medical record. Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department. Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. Maintains a clean and orderly work area, insures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, insures adequate supplies to meet customer requests. Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure Complete and send in SWAR weekly activity reports at the end of each payroll cutoff Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including during transport, storage and disposal. Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required Excellent organizational skills a must Must be able to type 50 wpm Must be able to use fax, copier, microfilm machine Must be willing to learn new equipment and processes quickly Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.HealthPort.com/careers.aspx to complete an application. No soliciting from staffing agencies or employment firms.

Job Title: Medical Records Technician Company: Location: Gainesville, FL Description: DUTIES INCLUDE:  At the full performance level, the incumbent may be assigned to perform any of the following major duties:  1) Quantitative/qualitative analysis of records to ensure all components of the records are present, accurate, and comply with VA and JCAHO requirements; 2) Ensures all documentation is present in appropriate format and sequence, identified and signed to meet JCAHO and VA requirements; 3) Works closely with members of the health care team to perform the coding/QM activities with the highest possible degree of accuracy; 4) Records are reviewed thoroughly for documentation of final diagnosis and procedures, complications and comorbid conditions, signatures and overall adequacy; 5) Thoroughly reviews the patient records to ensure all conditions for which care was given have been documented by the physician in the proper sequence of importance, and all operations and procedures have been described appropriately and are related to the clinical diagnosis recorded; 6) Provides technical advice to the professional staff relative to the best method of recording diagnoses and operations in order to assure maximum reimbursements.

Job Title: Medical Records Technician Company: Surgical Associates of West Fl Location: Safety Harbor, FL Description: Job Title:  Medical Records Technician FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt   Position Summary:     Perform a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records to include filing, retrieving and distributing medical records, loose notes and reports in accordance with established priorities and procedures in a designated section of the Medical Record Department.   Supervision Received:  Office Manager   Responsibilities: 1.     Prep, file and collate a variety of medical record information such as admission slips, laboratory and pathology reports, operative notes, clinic notes and discharge summaries into medical records in appropriate sequence and in accordance with established procedures on a daily bases. 2.      File and retrieve medical records by patient history number in accordance with established color coded terminal digit filing system and predetermine priorities; research lost or missing records in accordance with established procedures. 3.     Answer telephone and take requests for medical records or information; sort requests according to predetermined priorities and provide routine information of a general nature such as history numbers, admission or discharge dates and medical record locations to authorized requestors. 4.     Assemble and repair patient medical records as required. 5.     Create new patient charts and labels. 6.     Download/retrieve dictation for all physicians signatures and coordinate faxes on a daily bases 7.      Other related duties as assigned. 8.      Purge and Scan patient files Education:  High school diploma or GED   Job Requirements: Word processing and computer experience. Medical terminology helpful. Minimum of one-year work experience. Must be organized and detail-oriented.   Environmental/Working Conditions:    Work is performed in an office environment.  Work may be stressful at times due to a busy office.  Interaction with others is constant and interruptive.   Physical Demands:   Requires sitting and standing associated with normal office environment.  May be occasional lifting of supplies up to 20 lbs.