The Medical Records Technician (MRT) provides support to a facility by organizing, filing, scanning, and maintaining the medical records. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Adds new material to file records, and create new records as necessary
Answers questions about records and files
Assigns and records or stamps identification numbers or codes, to index materials for filing
Eliminates outdated or unnecessary materials, destroying them to inactive storage according to file maintenance guidelines and/or legal requirements
Enters document identification numbers into the system to determine locations of documents to be retrieved
Finds and retrieves information from files in response to request(s) from authorized users
Keeps records of material filed or removed per facility policy
Modifies and improves filing systems and/or implements new ones
Performs periodic inspections of the materials or files to ensure correct placement, legibility, and proper condition
Places materials into storage receptacles, such as file cabinets, boxes, bins, or drawers, according to classification and identification information
Scans or reads incoming materials according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order
Tracks materials removed from file to ensure that borrowed files are returned
Converts documents for storage on microforms (such as microfilm or microfiche) or scanned document imaging
Designs forms related to filing system
Gathers materials to be filed from departments and employees
Operates mechanized files to bring needed records to a particular location
Performs general office duties such as typing, data entry, operating office machines, sorting mail, and answering phones
Retrieves documents for viewing, whether stored in microfilm or microfiche or on scanned images
Protects patients’ rights to privacy by keeping patient information confidential
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
High School degree or equivalent required
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA guidelines
Minimum of 6 months medical record and clerical experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
