Medical Records Tech.

Overview

Alliance Cancer Specialists, the most extensive community-based oncology practice in Southeastern PA, is growing our Clinical team! We are seeking a Medical Records Technician. The perfect candidate will be a compassionate, detail-oriented individual excited to join our hardworking team here at Alliance.

This position will primarily be located at our Sellersville Office, with possible travel between site (Sellervsille, Doylestown and Chalfont)

Top Reasons To Work for Alliance Cancer Specialists:

Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Highly competitive pay

Day shifts only. No evenings.

No weekends or major holidays.

Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records and/or electronic medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation.

Responsibilities

• Scan and attach all internal and external correspondence and electronic medical reports into patient' medical record chart according to filing system.

• Pulls charts for scheduled appointments in advance according to guidelines.

• Ensure that all appropriate documentation for the scheduled patient visit is attached to the patient's chart.

• Prints, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized.

• Documents all processes.

• Releases medical records information to persons or agencies according to State and Federal regulations.

• Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.

• Picks up out guides at designated locations and returns to Medical Records.

• Catalogue charts for storage and keeps electronic reports of those records.

• Submits request for chart retrieval from storage if needed to comply with a medical records request.

• Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.

• Monitors physician dictation and makes sure it is completed in the EMR (electronic medical record) and alerts physicians who are behind.

• Keeps a record of new patients for weekly physicians OCM meetings.

• Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.

• Sends out dictations to referring providers via manual faxing, right fax, or electronically "Direct Message" (direct message via EMR is required for MIPS. In Radiation department may convert dosimetry plans into a PDR of zip file when a patient transfers to another facility for treatment.

• Logs FMLA/Disability forms for provider completion.

• Will mail or fax forms and contact patient once completed. Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes.

• Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Position requires 3-5 years' experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Previous experience in a medical records' experience preferred. Knowledge of electronic health record systems. Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail and Quality Focus skills needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination and the ability to read and note appropriate measurements. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.