HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN - FULTON FAMILY HEALTH

Location: Fulton, Missouri - Can be remote 2 days/week after 6 month orientation

Shift:  Monday - Friday, between 7am - 6pm

Department: Fulton Family Health Associates

Salary Range: $14.00 - $21.18/hour - final salary based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is seeking a Health Records Technician who embodies the heart of compassionate healthcare. In this essential role, you'll play a pivotal part in maintaining and organizing patient medical records, ensuring their accuracy and accessibility. Your friendly demeanor will shine as you greet patients and address inquiries about medical records, offering a reassuring touch. As a detail-oriented individual, you'll carefully review physician documentation, preserving the integrity of our medical records. Proficiency in electronic medical record systems, combined with your excellent communication skills, will help you excel in this role. Join us in upholding the highest standards of patient care and confidentiality as a valued member of our dedicated team.

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. May transport medical records between sites of services and/or off-site locations. Accesses and updates electronic tracking system to numerically process medical records into correct locations.
Greet customers and answer department phones to assist with questions pertaining to requests for medical records and health information. Continually inform, educate, and instruct hospital and clinic departments concerning Health Information Services Department policies and procedures, especially sensitive to the confidentiality of patient information.
Maintain quality and content of the medical record through qualitative or quantitative physician documentation review.
Responds to requests for information and serves as a customer service liaison. Query multiple electronic systems to locate requested information in a timely manner. Process 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, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrated office equipment (copier, scanner, fax etc.) and computer skills; including proficiency with 10 key and ability to type 40 wpm with 95% accuracy. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications.
Ability to understand and effectively use Electronic Medical Records applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of the health record preferred, privacy regulations, and medical terminology preferred.
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.

High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Two (2) years of clerical experience. College or equivalent degree may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting or 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.