Medical Records Technician

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• **Position Details** -------------------- Position Information **Recruitment/Posting Title** Medical Records Technician **Job Category** Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Administrative Services **Department** UBHC - HIM Health IM ACCR & St **Overview** Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey.
• UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.
• UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey.
• Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
• Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers.
• In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support.
• In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
• **Posting Summary** Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the Health Information Management Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
• The primary purpose of the Medical Records Technician is to enforce security and ensures the accessibility of clinical information/records.
• Plays a key role in the chart completion process by possessing a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of internal recordkeeping standards.
• Completes all requests for information which includes disability, insurance, other organizations and individuals requests for information.
• Assists UBHC staff with the completion of chart deficiencies.
• Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Quickly and accurately retrieves records from departments, individuals, and/or organizations.
• Scans records into the electronic medical records (EMR) system.
• * Thoroughly reviews and verifies the authenticity of all written requests for patient information submitted by various organizations.
• * Accurately performs clerical duties (i.e., typing, data entry, photocopying, etc.), associated with processing releases.
• * Maintains confidentiality and security of patient information.
• * Updates charts daily by scanning various documents to ensure that the latest clinical information is available for treating personnel.
• * Performs reviews of Medicare bills and corresponding documentation.
• * Processes boxes to be shipped to outside storage facility.
• * Assists Center staff with retrieval of patient information and completion of deficiencies **FLSA** Nonexempt **Grade** 170 **Salary Details** **Minimum Salary** 26.160 **Mid Range Salary** 26.660 **Maximum Salary** 27.460 **Offer Information** The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position.
• We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure.
• We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
• **Benefits** Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
• The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: * Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage * Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs * Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options * Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) * Life insurance coverage * Employee discount programs **Position Status** Full Time **Working Hours** **Standard Hours** 35.00 **Daily Work Shift** Day **Work Arrangement** This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
• **Union Description** Teamsters 97 **Payroll Designation** PeopleSoft **Seniority Unit** **Terms of Appointment** Staff - 12 month **Position Pension Eligibility** PERS Qualifications **Minimum Education and Experience** * Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare field is required, preferably in a medical records setting.
• **Certifications/Licenses** **Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Working knowledge of terminal digit filing processes.
• * Computer experience.
• **Preferred Qualifications** * Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
• **Equipment Utilized** computer, telephone, scanner, fax, copier machine **Physical Demands and Work Environment** **PHYSICAL****DEMANDS****:** Spends majority of on the job time standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting (25 pounds).
• Minimal amount of time is spent sitting at desk.
• Clear color vision is essential for chart filing and retrieval purposes.
• **WORK****ENVIRONMENT****:** Work area is generally crowded with moderate noise levels.
• **Special Conditions** Posting Details **Posting Number** 26ST1848 **Posting Open Date** **Special Instructions to Applicants** **Regional Campus** Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) **Home Location Campus** Piscataway (RBHS) **City** Piscataway **State** NJ **Location Details** Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
• Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.
• Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

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