Full-Time
Medical Records Technician
Document Imaging
University Hospital Newark
Newark academic medical center
Compensation Overview
$28.32 - $29.68/hr
Newark, NJ, USA
In Person
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- A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- At least three years of experience in medical records-related work is required, or completion of at least one year and continued enrollment in a Health Information Management or Health Information Technology program may substitute for the experience.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to perform job duties, follow directions, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Working knowledge of computers and internet navigation is required.
- Proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and shared file systems.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Detail orientation with a high level of accuracy and organization.
- Professional, tactful, and diplomatic interaction with internal and external customers.
- Pick up paper medical records from the University Hospital campus when assigned and as needed while maintaining confidentiality standards and following all department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Index all picked-up records within 12 hours of pickup.
- Confirm the patient name, medical record number, and account number on paper medical records before imaging.
- View scanned images during indexing to confirm that all images are readable and properly aligned.
- Perform basic medical record release functions or ensure records are provided in a timely manner to cover the absence of Release of Information staff.
- Prior experience with a medical records encoder, specifically Clintegrity 360, and the Epic electronic health record system is preferred.
University Hospital Newark is a public academic medical center serving Newark and communities across New Jersey. The hospital provides emergency, trauma, specialty, inpatient, outpatient, teaching, and community health services. It serves patients, families, clinicians, students, researchers, and regional communities. Its operating model centers on academic clinical care supported by medical education, public-service responsibilities, technology, facilities, and hospital administration. Teams work across nursing, physicians, allied health, education, technology, facilities, administration, and patient access. Work depends on coordination among clinical, operational, technical, and support teams across its care settings and communities.
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