Medical Records Technician
Company: The Arora Group
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Medical Records Technician
Admin
Currently recruiting a Medical Records Technician to provide
administrative support services at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) -
Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Hours of operation are from
0600-1800 not to exceed 40 hours per week or 80 hours in a two-week
period. Duty hours include a thirty minute or one-hour
(non-compensable) lunch break.
DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN:
Responding to inquiries from patients, their authorized
representative, and other third parties, such as law firms,
insurance companies,
government agencies and researchers, by verifying release of
information authorization requirements for each request are met IAW
AR 40-
66, HIPAA, and other applicable guidance.
Releasing health information IAW AR 40-66, HIPAA, and other
applicable guidance, abstracting information from the medical
record,
obtaining supplemental reports, writing factual summaries related
to dates and occasion of service, and preparing for provider
signature a
variety of health administrative forms as required by patients
having received medical services.
Receiving and screening all incoming correspondence requesting
medical information, using knowledge and ability to prepare
correspondence. Communicate orally and in writing.
Performing periodic records review, IAW AR 40-66 and The Joint
Commission Handbook, of work performed to ensure regulatory
compliance.
Requesting medical records from other military and civilian
facilities by written or fax request; coordinating with facilities
outside of
BAMC by telephone for retrieval of records required for urgent
care. Screening and logging all incoming medical records and
documentation from facilities outside of BAMC and forwards to
appropriate treating physician, clinic or records file room for
inclusion in
patient medical record.
Receiving and processing official/legal requests; i.e., subpoenas,
requests for investigative purposes, court summons, risk
management
reviews, etc., and acting accordingly. Prepare certified copies of
medical records. Coordinating with the Staff Judge Advocate on all
legal
inquiries prior to releasing information IAW AR 40-66 and HIPAA
guidance.
Performing medical records management duties; i.e., filing and
pulling records, copying records, scanning, converting records to
electronic
media.
Preparing cover letters and billing vouchers using typewriter
and/or computer. Process medical records involved for medical board
and
requests for VA claims and assisting with processing medical
profiles.
Processing discharged patient records for inpatient and ambulatory
patient visit type records. Retrieve records on discharged patients
from
hospital wards. Print the electronic records and merging documents
and electronic records in the prescribed order IAW AR 40-66 and
local
policy guidance.
Printing report from MHS GENESIS on hospital patients discharged,
picking up records from hospital wards on these discharged
patients,
performing a 100% record accountability of patients discharged
ensuring all required records are received. Collaborate with unit
clerks, and
Head Nurses when necessary, to request missing records and/or
reports. Identifying and reporting missing medical records not
found within
two days of a patient's discharge from the hospital to the
Department Chief.
Performing medical record processing duties to include quality and
quantitative review on medical records of discharged patients:
examining and reviewing medical records content for completeness in
accordance with regulated documentary guidelines ensuring all
necessary reports are contained within records and signed by
providers IAW AR 40-66. Work with physician and nursing staff to
secure
missing reports or signatures.
Assisting in tracking incomplete medical records, according to
established procedures, by preparing and publishing a monthly
provider
report from MHS GENESIS of pending records, sending providers this
list, and clearing off the report and MHS GENESIS completed
records as they are received. Monitoring, accounts for, and
following up on incomplete records, reporting problem issues to
Department
Chief.
Driving and operating a government vehicle for the purpose of
transporting medical records between the hospital and Patient
Administration Division activities.
Assisting in providing information, according to established
medical record management guidance, to paraprofessionals, physician
and
nursing staff regarding medical record procedures and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN:
Possessing one year of practical experience or completion of formal
training as a Medical Records Technician.
Operating a variety of computer software packages (Microsoft
Office, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to include military specific
computer
programs (CHCS, AHLTA, MCSC MHS ACCESS TO TIPS ON LINE, MHS
Genesis, DMHRSI, DTS, and ESSENTRIS).
Demonstrating knowledge of a broad range of medical records
references, regulatory requirements and standardized medical
records
procedures, methods, and requirements and using such knowledge to
determine what medical records are needed to process requests.
Applying a practical knowledge of medical terminology and basic
knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Understand the contents of
medical records, medical references, procedures and policies, as
well as the medical legal requirements (Federal and State) of
medical
records.
High School Diploma or GED
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Competitive pay
10 days paid time off per year plus 7 sick days per year
11 paid Federal holidays
Health & Welfare allowance contributes to the cost of health
insurance, long and short-term disability, and life insurance
Dental and vision plans offered, 401(k)
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified
nationwide healthcare services company that, for almost 30 years,
has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our
country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide
world-class care and give our healthcare professionals
opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and
serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and
veterans.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Details
City
San Antonio
State
TX
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