Medical Records Coding Technician jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Description

Join us At the Forefront, at Uchicago Medicine, as a Medical Records Technician II in the Health Information Management Department.

Description:

In this Role as a Medical Records Technician II, you will retrieve, assemble and disseminate patient information within the medical center, from the off-site storage facility and electronic medical record systems.   You will Initiate and maintain medical record numbers, control logs/registries and other health information systems.

Essential Job functions:

• Performs discharge record processing by retrieving, assembling, following-up on missing records and documentation, and maintaining electronic and hardcopy records/systems
• Processes requests for internal and external release of information by requesting, reserving, pulling, tracking, routing, delivering, retrieving, communicating and monitoring electronic and hardcopy medical records for the various requesters.
• Verifies assignment of new medical record numbers by external departments and assigns new medical record numbers as defined by department standards and policies. Updates and/or corrects patient data in various HIM and medical center systems or the physical medical record.
• Corrects/deletes data entry errors or omissions associated with tasks performed in electronic systems.  Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center, departmental and industry/legal standards.
• Keeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment
• Performs tasks of Medical Record Technician I as necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 to 2 years previous experience in an acute care HIM dept as a Medical Record Technician I or similar position required.
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills- both in customer interaction and phone call interaction. 
• Must be able to work independently with self discipline and in a team environment.
• Medical terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment.
• Good key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that governs confidentiality and release of protected health information.
• Terminal digit filing.

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full time, 1.0
• Shift: Day
• Unit/Department: HIM Dept
• CBA Code: 743CL

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.