Medical Records Technician - Midwest Metroploitan

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES – Processes medical records and documentation.

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1.        Completing the necessary steps in medical releases.

2.        Organizing medical records for subpoenas.

3.        Completing injury reports.

4.        Verifying workers comp cases with employers.

5.        Coding workers comp encounter forms and setting up workers comp accounts in the Medic system.

6.        Completing appropriate forms for state Workers Comp Division.

7.        Coding and charging out x-ray reports.

8.        Assembling charts for the Occupational Med. Department.

9.        Completing monthly referral log.

10.     Demonstrating a working knowledge of computer systems used.

11.     Using the cross-index card system properly.

12.     Picking up and dropping off charts in the correct locations.

13.     Knowing x-ray slot locations.

14.     Assembling new patient charts properly.

15.     Filing paper correctly in patient charts.

16.     Locating out of file charts.

17.     Converting old format charts to the new format.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES – This position requires the following minimum requirements:

1.        Knowledge of medical record filing system and provider numbers.

2.        Knowledge of the legal aspects of releasing medical records.

3.        Knowledge of medical record release policies and procedures.

4.        Knowledge of workers compensation policies and procedures.

5.        Knowledge of Occupational Medicine policies and procedures.

6.        Knowledge of computer systems used.

EDUCATION – A high school diploma or GED is required.

EXPERIENCE – 

1-2 years of medical office experience preferred, knowledge of medical records