Alamogordo, New Mexico
Lafayette, Indiana
Portland, Oregon
Posted: 17-Jan-26
Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Internal Number: 322088
Summary:
Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Director and/or designee, maintains health record integrity through proper chart completion processes. Assures all information received in the processing of the chart is held completely confidential. Processes and files Birth Certificates accurately and timely. Performs Release of Information is processed within the guidelines set by all regulatory entities. This list is not intended to be a complete list of duties performed in the Medical Records Technician portion of the Health Information Management Department.This description is not intended to be a complete list of duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area
- Maintains required core competencies.
- Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.)
- Using electronic system and portions of the record which remain in paper form, assures the medical record is accurate and complete.
- Demonstrates the ability to retrieve the medical record whether paper or electronic.
- Demonstrates knowledge in the rules and regulations concerning Release of Information.
- Turns Release of Information request around in the stated time frame.
- Locates paper portion of the medical record when presence of that record is required outside the HIM Department.
- Demonstrates ability to apply analytical skills and be an independent thinker.
- Has the ability to file Birth Certificates according to procedure outlined by the State of New Mexico with a 98% accuracy.
- Files Birth Certificates in the time frame required by the State.
- Files Paternity Papers in the fashion outlined by the State of New Mexico.
- Demonstrates the ability to track incomplete charts, generate reminder letters, and identify possible suspensions on a weekly basis.
- Demonstrates the ability to learn and adapt to change in department function, management style or routines.
- Able to deal with frustrations in an appropriate manner.
- Shows maturity of accountability of job performance.
- Performs all other clerical tasks, as needed.
Requirements:
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
- None
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current American Heart ? Basic Life Support (BLS) card.
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time