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Patient Care Associate
3 weeks ago
Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack, New Jersey, United States PermanentOverview: · Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, c ...
Medical Records Technician - Hackensack, New Jersey, United States - Regional Cancer Care Associates
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Description
Overview:
Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) is looking for an exceptional Medical Records Technician to join the team. This position Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records and/or electronic medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards. Demonstrates an understanding of patient confidentiality to protect the patient and clinic/corporation. This individual must also possess strong multi-tasking abilities and bring positivity and passion to their work.
If you want to join a team that is on the cutting edge of cancer care, while always putting the patient first, we want to hear from you While some experience is preferred, we are very open to new grads looking to explore oncology care.
Employment Type:
Full Time
Shift Day, no nights or weekends
Benefits:
M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k)
Location:
Hackensack, NJ
Responsibilities:
Scan and attach all internal and external correspondence and electronic medical reports into patient' medical record chart according to filing system.
Ensure that all appropriate documentation for the scheduled patient visit is attached to the patient's chart.
Prints, mails, and/or faxes patient chart information as requested and authorized.
Documents all processes. Releases medical records information to persons or agencies according to State and Federal regulations.
Compile and maintain patients' medical records to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts.
Catalogue charts for storage and keeps electronic reports of those records.
Submits request for chart retrieval from storage if needed to comply with a medical records request. Makes copies of dictated interval notes accordingly.
Monitors physician dictation and makes sure it is completed in the EMR (electronic medical record) and alerts physicians who are behind.
Keeps a record of new patients for weekly physicians OCM meetings Follows policies and procedures to contribute to the efficiency of the front office Provides back-up assistance as needed by front office staff.
In Radiation department may convert dosimetry plans into a PDR of zip file when a patient transfers to another facility for treatment.
Will mail or fax forms and contact patient once completed.
Sends outgoing faxes and distributes incoming faxes. Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and other typing as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Position is entry level and requires 1-3 years' experience, preferably in a medical office setting. Previous experience in a medical records' experience preferred.
Knowledge of electronic health record systems.
Time Management, Organization, Attention to Detail, and Quality Focus skills needed.