Medical Records Technician

Overview

Medical Records Technician - Part-Time - Niles, IL

Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records and/or electronic medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Scan and attach all internal and external correspondence and electronic medical reports into patient' medical record chart according to filing system.

Prints, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized. Documents all processes.

Releases medical records information to persons or agencies according to State and Federal regulations.

Catalogue charts for storage and keeps electronic reports of those records.

Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.

Sends out dictations to referring providers via manual faxing, right fax, or electronically "Direct Message" (direct message via EMR is required for MIPS.

Qualifications

Qualifications

HS Diploma or higher.