Medical Records Technician jobs in Scranton, 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 Manager
  • Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital
  • Kingston, PA FULL_TIME
  • Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital is setting the stage for a new beginning. Formally known as First Hospital, WVBH will be in the same building but have a fresh perspective and approach. Family friendly and staff focused will be our new mantra. Healing our patients with a combination of compassion, medication, and therapy allowing for a successful recovery and reentry into their regular routine. We are looking for a medical records manager who has great knowledge of hospital medical recordkeeping tasks and data entry. A great candidate should be aware of their approach and aide in developing a healing environment in a hospital setting! This person would provide leadership and healthy mentoring as needed also working within the same environment. The candidate should exhibit high standards of following administrative, ethical, and legal requirements for safeguarding patient privacy. The ideal candidate would also be familiar with Trauma Informed Care theory or working in a behavioral health setting.

    Summary Performance Description: Proactively and continuously identifies and investigates or assesses potential deficiencies, variances, and opportunities for improvement regarding Medical Records Department functions while working closely with other administrative leaders to ensure all top-notch compliance standards. Completes work with a high degree of initiative within the position’s scope, accuracy, timeliness, objectivity, specificity, and efficiency; pay strict attention to the detail of data and information; produce written work products that are grammatically correct, properly formatted and organized, professional, accurate, clear, concise, specific, and objective in language. Demonstrates basic understanding of all activities executed by the Medical Records Department; meet operational needs by effectively completing assigned work and effectively executing supervisory, administrative duties, and reviewing officer duties; participate in the completion of subordinates’ work as operationally indicated.

    POSITION REQUIREMENTS

    Education And Experience:

    • Associate degree or higher in business/healthcare admin/ related Field is preferred
    • At least 2 years’ experience in a hospital setting is required

    Certifications:

    • Must hold an active Medical Record Keeping certification (RHIT or RHIA preferred).
    • CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

    Qualifications:

    • 1 year experience with medical and/or behavioral health records
    • Ability to interact with persons from diverse backgrounds and experiences
    • Ability to organize and prioritize care plans efficiently
    • Leadership skills as part of a team approach
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Knowledge of current versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office at an advanced level

    If a Psych Hospital is where you want to work, join us on this exciting journey!

    We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our staff! Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today!

  • 21 Days Ago

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Medical Records Director (665845)
  • TulaRay
  • Clarks Summit, PA CONTRACTOR
  • Minimum Requirements:i. Registration as a Medical Records Administrator (RHIA) with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), or ii. Two years of experience as a Medical Records ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Medical Records Manager
  • Hill Valley Healthcare
  • Kingston, PA FULL_TIME
  • Wyoming Valley Behavioral Hospital is setting the stage for a new beginning. Formally known as First Hospital, WVBH will be in the same building but have a fresh perspective and approach. Family frien...
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WMH Medical Records Coder
  • Wayne Memorial
  • Honesdale, PA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Full-time Responsible for coding and abstracting of hospital outpatient services with Inpatient services experience preferred, including Ancillary, Infusion Clinic charts. Keep current...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Medical Records Specialist
  • Northeastern Eye Institute | Scranton
  • Scranton, PA FULL_TIME
  • Who We Are: Vision Innovation Partners provides expert management and support to the leading providers of comprehensive eye care services in the Mid-Atlantic Region. At Vision Innovation Partners, our...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Medical Records Director (665845)
  • TulaRay
  • Clarks Summit, PA FULL_TIME
  • A. Contractor shall comply with and serve as the hospital’s expert for requirements related to medical records functions, including, but not limited to, the applicable requirements of the Centers for ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Sterile Processing Technician Associate- Otolaryngology
  • Geisinger Health
  • Scranton, PA
  • Location: Geisinger Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist, GCMC (Part Time) (Nights)
  • Geisinger Health System
  • Scranton, PA
  • Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Screener - Reception Technician (Customer Service)
  • CSL
  • Taylor, PA
  • Job Description Summary Responsible for greeting donors at the plasma collection center and conducting a series of regis...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist (GWV Medical Office Building) (Full Time) (Days)
  • Geisinger
  • Scranton, PA
  • Job Title: Phlebotomist (GWV Medical Office Building) (Full Time) (Days) Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Catego...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Care Manager (Remote)
  • Signallamp Health
  • Scranton, PA
  • Join Signallamp Health: Empower Patients from the Comfort of Your Home We're on a mission to redefine the healthcare exp...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Radiology Technologist - $1,669-1,923 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • AMN Healthcare Allied is seeking a travel Radiology Technologist for a travel job in WILKES BARRE, Pennsylvania. Job Des...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Phlebotomist (GWV Medical Office Building) (Full Time) (Days)
  • Geisinger
  • Wilkes Barre, PA
  • Job Title: Phlebotomist (GWV Medical Office Building) (Full Time) (Days) Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Catego...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Records Assistant
  • State of Pennsylvania
  • Scranton, PA
  • Are you an organized, motivated, and detail-oriented individual with medical records experience? If you have a strong de...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pennsylvania's Wyoming Valley and hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. With a population of 77,291, it is the largest city in the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre–Hazleton, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of about 570,000. The city is conventionally divided into 7 districts: North Scranton, Southside, Westside, East Scranton (Hill Section), Central City, Minooka, ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Records Technician jobs
$35,430 to $44,846
Scranton, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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