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Job Description
Job Id:
1767
# of Openings:
1
About Us:
Medical Records Technician
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
FTE: 1.0 (40 hours per week)
Remote Status: 100% On-site
Shift: Days
Shift: Days
Weekend Obligation: No
Req#: 1767
About Us:
The Lindner Center of Hope is a nonprofit, comprehensive mental health center and global leader offering state-of-the-science diagnosis and treatment of the most pervasive mental illnesses of our time.
- One of the first centers designed as a fully integrated system of care to address deficiencies in mental health care as identified by the Institute of Medicine.
- Innovative residential assessment, inpatient and outpatient programs in partnership with UC Health serving more than 54,660 patients from around the world.
- A leader in research and collaborations that are advancing the field and positioning Cincinnati as a national leader in mental health care.
We embrace the many talents, skills, and experiences our employees bring to Lindner Center of Hope. Everyone is encouraged to use their unique gifts to express ideas, make meaningful contributions to our programs and genuine connections with patients and family, as well as strengthen donor, referrer and community relations.
At Lindner Center of Hope, you’ll have the opportunity for a consistently rewarding career, working for an organization that shares your desire and ability to make a demonstrable difference in the lives of people living with mental illness.
Position Summary:
Position is responsible for releasing all authorized patient medical information, processing subpoenas and court orders. Responsible for record analysis, deficiency tracking and reporting. Responsible for processing, compiling and maintaining the patients’ medical records consistent with LCOH policies and procedures as well as regulatory agencies and HIPAA guidelines.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews the medical record for accuracy, compliance and completeness according to LCOH policies and regulations.
- Monitors Inpatient/Residential/Partial Hospitalization Program physician delinquencies for H&P’s, Inpatient Psychiatric Assessments, Discharge Summaries and Admission/Discharge orders.
- Monitors outpatient physician/clinician delinquencies by identifying any notes not entered in the EMR and encounters not closed.
- Scans all paper documents to correct patients’ medical record in EPIC including records received from external providers.
- Responds to requests for release of information to persons and agencies, according to regulations, in a timely manner.
- Logs all requests for release of information in the EMR.
- Creates invoices for billable medical record copies and manages payments
- Retrieves and files patient records for physicians and other medical personnel according to department procedures.
- Corrects errors made in EPIC according to department procedures.
- Enters all patient documentation into patients’ records after EPIC downtime according to department procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- High school diploma required.
- RHIT preferred
- At least 2 years’ experience working with patient medical records.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred.
- Office software experience (Word, Excel, and Outlook) preferred.
- Experience with office machines (copiers and fax) preferred.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service skills are required.
- Ability to enthusiastically follow and model the Lindner Center of HOPE mission, vision and values.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands of this position are consistent with those performed in a normal office environment, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment and ability to use a computer.
Perks and Benefits
At LCOH, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Generous paid time off
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education
- A company-matching 401(k) retirement plan to help you plan for the future
- Complimentary gym membership for yourself and your family
- Employer-provided short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
- A community of mission-driven individuals passionate about making a difference
All candidates extended conditional offer of employment will be subject to a WebCheck (BCI & FBI Fingerprinting). Fingerprints will be submitted to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The reports from these agencies will include criminal record information. Lindner Center of HOPE will follow the requirements for employment based on the State of Ohio Administrative Code 5122-30-31, and any other regulatory requirements regarding criminal background checks. Lindner Center of HOPE also reserves the right to obtain Consumer Reports and/or Investigative Consumer Reports as defined in the Federal Fair Credit Reporting ACT (FCRA).
Lindner Center of Hope is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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