Medical Records Technician (On Call) - Mental Health Santa Cruz 194
$51,147–$61,651 year
On-siteSanta Cruz, California, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, store, and process all medical records and EHR data by performing clerical and technical duties including assembling, analyzing, releasing information, and preparing reports consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. Interact verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public, and physicians to manage the program's medical records. Work independently while adhering to local, state, and federal regulations, survey processes, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements. Utilize appropriate coding systems such as ICD-10 CM and DSMV, and apply knowledge of HIPAA, PHI, and other health information laws. Manage hybrid medical record systems using EHR platforms like Caminar, Avatar, or Anasazi. On-call availability with AM shifts varying from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Required Qualifications
- One (1) year of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Credentialed as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), through American Health Information Association (AHIMA)
- Two (2) years of EHR or healthcare information system experience in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient program or acute hospital setting AND Completion of an approved Health Information/Medical Record Certificate Program
- Three (3) years of EHR or management of a paper medical record systems experience in a outpatients or community based healthcare program environment
- Working knowledge of managing a hybrid medical record system
- Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations, survey process, accreditation standards, and psychiatric requirements
- Knowledge and application of appropriate coding systems; ICD-10 CM, DSMV
- Knowledge of documentation and legal issues pertaining to HIPAA, PHI and other health information
- Must be able to work independently
- Must have the ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with clients, family members, the public and physicians and staff
- Must be available for On-Call shifts
- Must be available for AM shifts
- Must be available for shifts from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Must be able to work Days as needed
Desired Qualifications
- EHR System experience, Caminar, Avatar, Anasazi
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