Medical Records Technician jobs in Lancaster, PA

Medical Records Technician abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Being a Medical Records Technician works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Additionally, Medical Records Technician maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Does not require a medical coding certification. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Records Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Medical Records Specialist Lead
  • WellSpan Health Services
  • Ephrata, PA FULL_TIME
  • Schedule

    Full-time: 40hrs/week

    Hours: 8am - 4:30pm with Weekend and Holiday rotation

    General Summary

    Collects, analyzes and processes patient medical information to ensure the integrity, completeness and accuracy of the electronic medical record and prepares monthly reports for department manager. Assists in the medical staff suspension process in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Essential Functions:

    • Collects, compiles & analyzes data for physician credentialing- including history and physical and operative report documentation in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws. Prepares monthly compliance rate report for department manager. Corresponds with the medical staff, if needed, regarding non-compliance.
    • Assists department manager with compiling department productivity measures and performance improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles. Monitors workflow and serves as key contact person in manager's absence.
    • Assists with the analysis of medical records and assignment of deficiencies in accordance with regulatory and accreditation requirements and the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Medical Staff. Communicates with provider offices and hospital departments as needed to ensure timely completion of the medical record. Maintains integrity of the chart completion system by assisting in the provider suspension notification process in accordance with established procedure, assuring compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff. Protects the security of the medical record and respects and maintains the confidentiality of the information
    • Serves as key contact person for provider education of medical record rules and regulations. Manages the rejections in the electronic medical record. Interacts with appropriate clinical applications staff to resolve complex physician order issues in the electronic health record (EHR).
    • Sets up and maintains files and records on the shared drive and/or Health Information Management (HIM) portal which may contain confidential information at the direction of the department manager. Enters and/or retrieves data & runs any necessary medical record statistical reports and compiles the data in appropriate spreadsheets and graphics for routine departmental reporting.
    • Monitors and assists as needed with the prepping and scanning of records and the forms approval process.
    • Provides education as needed for the Medical Records Specialists.

    Common Expectations:

    • Maintains job specific standards and expectations relative to productivity and quality.
    • Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
    • Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, and department meetings and LEAN projects.
    • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

    Required for All Jobs:

    • Performs other related duties as identified.
    • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
    • WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Physical Demands:

    • Standing - Occasionally
    • Walking - Occasionally
    • Sitting - Frequently
    • Reaching - Rarely
    • Talking - Frequently
    • Hearing - Frequently
    • Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
    • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

    Qualifications

    Minimum Education:

    • High School Diploma or GED Required

    Work Experience:

    • 2 years Health Information Management experience. Required

    Licenses:

    • Registered Health Information Technician Upon Hire Preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite products.
    • Requires an intermediate degree of technical and communication/interpersonal skills, knowledge and ability.
    • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
    • Ability to multi-task is a must.

    Employment Benefits

    • Sign-on incentives for new employees
    • Medical, dental and vision insurance
    • Life and accidental death insurance
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • Retirement savings plan
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • PTO bridging
    • Short-term disability
    • Educational assistance
    • Forgivable loan
    • Flexible spending
    • Credit union
    • Employee recreational activities
    • Childcare
    • Complimentary medicine discounts
  • 9 Days Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic
  • Willow Valley Communities
  • Willow, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description and Responsibilities Willow Valley is hiring a EMT or Paramedic to provide emergency and short term care to Residents in Independent Living, in conjunction with the nursing team. The E...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Willow Valley Communities
  • Willow, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description and Responsibilities Willow Valley is hiring a EMT or Paramedic to provide emergency and short term care to Residents in Independent Living, in conjunction with the nursing team. The E...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Medical Equipment Technician
  • Adapt Health LLC
  • East Petersburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • DescriptionAdaptHealth Opportunity – Apply Today!At AdaptHealth we offer full-service home medical equipment products and services to empower patients to live their best lives – out of the hospital an...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Willow Valley Communities
  • Lancaster, PA PART_TIME
  • Job Description and Responsibilities Willow Valley is hiring a EMT or Paramedic to provide emergency and short term care to Residents in Independent Living, in conjunction with the nursing team. The E...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Lab Technician
  • Penn State Health
  • Lancaster, PA FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • SUMMARY OF POSITION: The medical laboratory technician, under minimal supervision, is responsible for independently performing complex laboratory tests on blood, body fluids, cells, and tissues that i...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Medical Technologist - 3rd shift
  • Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
  • Lancaster, PA
  • Summary Job Description Job Title: Medical Technologist - 3rd shift This position is located in Lancaster PA. 0.5 FTE, 2...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resident Care Aide/Med Tech
  • Luther Acres
  • Lititz, PA
  • Resident Care Aide/Med Tech- Experience the Luthercare Difference! The best and the brightest always have choices in our...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Med Tech
  • Luther Acres
  • Lititz, PA
  • Lititz- Personal Care Med Tech-Resident Care Aide When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Met Tech- Res...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Technologist
  • Upmc - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Lititz, PA
  • Job Description Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Resident Care Aide/ Med Tech
  • St Johns Herr Estate
  • Columbia, PA
  • Resident Care Aide/Med Tech- Experience the Luthercare Difference! The best and the brightest always have choices in our...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT/AEMT- Casual (PRN)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • York, PA
  • Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Casual, EMT/AEMT to support York County. Evening, weekend and holiday a...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Technologist
  • UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Lititz, PA
  • Perform a variety of tasks in an operating room that assist the surgical team. Arrange sterile setup for surgical proced...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Med Tech (Certified Medication Technician)
  • Keystone Villa at Ephrata
  • Ephrata, PA
  • SAME DAY PAY available! Looking for FT, PT, and PRN If you would like to work in a positive environment and use your tal...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lancaster (/ˈlæŋkəstər/ LANG-kə-stər) is a city located in South Central Pennsylvania which serves as the seat of Pennsylvania's Lancaster County and one of the oldest inland towns in the United States. With a population of 59,322, it ranks eighth in population among Pennsylvania's cities. The Lancaster metropolitan area population is 507,766, making it the 101st largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and second largest in the South Central Pennsylvania area. The city's primary industries include healthcare, tourism, public administration, manufacturing, and both professional and semi-professi...
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Income Estimation for Medical Records Technician jobs
$37,395 to $47,333
Lancaster, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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