Health Records Technician II - Medical Coding Team

Location: Columbia, Missouri

• Available as remote

Shift: Monday

• Friday, 8am

• 5pm

Department: Medical Coding & Data Management

Salary Range: $14.00 - $21.18/hour

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a Health Record Technician II to join our team. We're looking for a candidate who is detail-oriented and committed to maintaining accurate patient records.

In this role, you will help facilitate the smooth flow of medical information within our hospital and clinics, making a positive impact on patient care. We value candidates who can provide excellent customer service, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and are dedicated to ensuring our medical records meet high-quality standards. If you're ready to be a vital part of our healthcare community, working collaboratively with a dedicated team and contributing to the quality of patient care, we encourage you to apply today. Join us at MU Health Care, where your skills in health information management and patient service excellence are valued.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

JOB DUTIES

Coordinate the flow and sharing of medical records and health information throughout various hospital and clinic departments.

High level of customer service, strong analytic and problem-solving skills to interpret and explain policies and external requirements related to chart documentation, privacy, release of information. Continually inform, educate, and instruct hospital and clinic departments concerning Health Information Services Department policies and procedures.

Maintain quality and content of the medical record through qualitative or quantitative physician documentation review.

May oversee the work of other Health Record Technicians and assist with training of staff.

Participates in quality record reviews; analyzes and researches errors. Compiles data and generates reports.

Responds to requests for information and serves as a customer service liaison. Queries multiple electronic systems to locate requested information in a timely manner. Processes large volumes of requests in a timely and efficient manner.

May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Demonstrated office equipment (copier, scanner, fax etc) and computer skills, including proficiency with a 10 key and ability to type 50 wpm with 95% accuracy.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to understand and effectively use Electronic Medical Records applications.

Ability to work with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment on multiple tasks, manage time efficiently and be self sufficient in prioritizing job duties.

Ability to provide coverage for short staff situations.

Ability to file using a numeric filing system.

Intermediate written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Detailed working knowledge of the health record and chart organization.

Detailed knowledge of documentation and privacy regulations.

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.

Four (4) years of clerical experience. College or equivalent degree may be substituted for experience

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting or related field.

Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job.

The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.