Medical Records Technician - Critical Access Hospital

Summary:  As medical records technician, will be responsible for processing of medical records within the Health Information Management Department. Maintains the Radiology Reports in the proper format and sends to local providers. Provides customer support to all internal and external customers of the department. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.  Performs Release of Information as requested by patients, providers, insurance companies and other agencies as requested.  Maintains compliance with medical staff rules and regulations. Maintains Digital Patient Records (DPR) and scanning and other duties as assigned. This position may be asked to work at other NCCH-designated work location or sites as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Education and/or Experience:  High school diploma or equivalent.  One year of experience in a medical record setting preferred.  Experience working with computers.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Customer service skill and excellent written and verbal communication skill.

Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, clinical disease processes, and pharmacology preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Required