Medical Records Technician

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

Job Description Summary

The Medical Records Technician will ensure the efficient and timely flow of work and information within and outside the medical record department. Performs a variety of medical records functions such as analysis, coding, quality assurance, and compiling data.

The Medical Records Technician will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.

The Medical Records Technician will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Job Description

The Medical Records Technician will:

• Perform audits and clinical documentation reviews of medical records required by accrediting organization to verify information is in compliance with established standards and regulations.

• Obtain required information for records with missing diagnosis.

• Provide health record reports to appropriate referring and primary care physicians.

• Upload records to tracking system for ADR, RAC, and other government audits by reviewing requests and ensuring necessary records are in system.

• Review inpatient records for deficiencies in order to meet Joint Commission Standards.

• Monitor imaging error reports in electronic health record and correct errors as needed.

• Perform release of information functions including entering requests, obtaining and/or attaching appropriate reports and follow-up with vendor as needed.

• Perform outpatient scanning functions including importing, quality control, and validation of scanned reports from all sites of care

• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Director, Health Information Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Associates Degree in Health Information Technology or related field.

• Health Information certification such as CCA, CCS-P, or CCS preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of progressive medical record experience preferred.

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology in order to analyze and prep records.

• Understanding of laws and regulations related to HIPAA.

• Ability to analyze medical records for timely and accurate documentation and authentication.

• Basic computer skills, PC-experience with Windows based applications. Experience with advance hospital information systems required.

• Customer service background or verifiable experience is desired.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, physicians, outside agencies, and external customers.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

Pay and Benefits*:

Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $29.59 per hour

Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations:  https://www.sralab.org/benefits

*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,