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Women's Health of Central Virginia

Medical Records

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What they do

A Medical Records or Health Information Technician works with data from medical records to process, maintain, compile, analyze and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system and reporting standards

$56,234 / year median in Virginia

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Medical Records Department:
Medical Records Job Status:
Active FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Work Schedule:
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Job Status:
Full-Time Reports To:
Scheduling Team Leader Amount of Travel Required:
Some Positions Supervised:
None
POSITION SUMMARY
The Medical Record employee is responsible for pre-loading patient medical information into their electronic health record. This individual will scan and upload documents along with reviewing health records for completeness and accuracy. He or she must maintain confidentiality at all times.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Functions Statement(s)
  • Manage telephone, fax, and email medical record requests in a timely and organized manner to ensure effective communication and excellent customer service.
  • Upload and scan documents into the electronic health record
  • Ensure that patient's medical information is loaded into patients charts before scheduled appointments.
  • Ensure that medical records are completed in a timely manner according to office policy and VA guidelines.
  • Ensure that forms are completed in a timely manner and accurately.
  • Assisting with scheduling of appointments of post-partum visits.
  • Assisting with answering switchboard calls.
  • Analyze procedures and make recommendations to supervisor for improvements.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and providers.
  • Other tasks as deemed necessary.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
  • Accountability
  • Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Autonomy
  • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Communication, Oral
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Communication, Written
  • Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Detail Oriented
  • Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Friendly
  • Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
  • Honesty / Integrity
  • Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Motivation
  • Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Organized
  • Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Reliability
  • The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Responsible
  • Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
  • Time Management
  • Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education:
High School Diploma, or equivalent
Experience :
N?
A Computer Skills:
Ability to efficiently operate computers. Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Excel.
Other Requirements:
Ability to pass required background check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS N
(Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0
  • 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%
  • 66% of the time (2.5
  • 5.
5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands:
Lift/Carry:
Push/Pull:
Stand F Walk F Sit C Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder O Climb N Crawl N Squat or Kneel O Bend O Grasp F Speak C 10 lbs or less F 11-20 lbs O 21-50 lbs
N 51-100
lbs N Over 100 N 12 lbs or less O 13-25 lbs O 26-40 lbs
N 41-100
lbs N Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) Sense of Sound
  • telephone, conversation, in person, etc.
Sense of Touch Sense of Balance
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Air-Conditioned and Heat-Controlled Office Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00
  • $18.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Medical records: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Lynchburg, VA 24502: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person