Health Record Technician

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This fixed position is responsible for the retrieval of documentation from all units and timely processing into the patient electronic medical record. This position is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of health information of discharged patients for the purposes of continuity of care, legal purposes, ROI, financial reimbursement and regulatory compliance.

Job Title:

Health Records Technician

Employment Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

(SUMMARY) Position Highlights:

• Competitive pay

• Additional Benefits: Relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, free parking

• Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules

• Advancement: Opportunities to advance through the Clinical Advancement Program

• Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the retrieval of all discharged records and the timely availability of quality scanned documents in the electronic medical record for patient care.

• Retrieval, reconciliation, preparation scanning, quality control checks and validation to ensure that all records scanned in the electronic medical record is of the highest quality possible.

• Reviews, compiles, indexes, and categorizes documents to make sure documents are accurate and route to correct patient in the electronic medical record.

• Conducts 100% quality review of scanned documents and has the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to documents

• Understands that validation and completion of the quality review process ensures integrity and legality of the electronic medical record.

• Reports any missing charts greater than 48 hours to Supervisor for follow-up. Identify all missing charts on spreadsheet.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in coding guidelines and regulations. Participates in educational opportunities to enhance knowledge in coding and reimbursement systems. Maintains certification to validate coding skills.

• Reporting to the HIM Operations Manager

What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Minimum of two years' experience in a medical records department or other office environment experience with medical record review processes and the processing of electronic medical records required.

• Good organizational and analytical skills

• Must have professional telephone manners and communication skills.

About us:

Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.

We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2021.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.