Medical Records Technician I

Overview

We are seeking a Health Information Technician I, sometimes referred to as our Health Information Management Technician I (HIM) or Medical Records Technician I in our Medical Records department. Our Health Information Technician I secures, assembles, and maintains patient health records after discharge, ensuring all documentation is complete and properly filed in the legal medical record. The Health Information Technician I manage loose reports, process authorized record requests, and maintain accurate chart tracking for easy retrieval. The Health Information Technician I also includes reviewing emergency room documentation for completeness and providing customer service to physicians, patients, and families while protecting confidentiality.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Harlingen Medical Center – Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Collect, organize, scan, and maintain patient medical records in paper and electronic systems ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Process and release medical records for authorized requests while following HIPAA and hospital privacy requirements
• Review charts for missing signatures or deficiencies and support compliance with audits and regulatory standards
• Use hospital EHR systems to track, update, and retrieve records while correcting errors and maintaining data integrity
• assist physicians, patients, and families with record requests and questions while providing courteous customer service and confidentiality

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

Education and Work Experience

Employment Status

Shift

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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