Medical Records Technician

Recruitment #021017-MAAG01-350600

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position reviews and evaluates medical records for completeness and conformity with standards, resolves deficiencies in information.  Responsibilities include:  opening, closing, indexing and filing medical records and reports; compiling data and preparing a variety of medical and statistical reports. The incumbent oversees requests for release of confidential information. 

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

  • Reviews and evaluates medical records and reports for completeness and conformity with standards; resolves deficiencies in information.
      
  • Codes and records diagnoses of diseases, operations, illnesses and special therapies in accordance with the specific nomenclative and classification system.
     
  • Opens and closes case files; indexes and files medical records and reports; maintains tickler file and patient registry for tracking and reporting purposes.
     
  • Coordinates a variety of activities with public and private health care facilities such as the receipt and transfer of medical records and reports, patient or client testing/treatment needs, referrals, clinic schedules, and physician/patient appointments.
     
  • Transcribes medical dictation.
     
  • Prepares medical records for microfilming and storage in archives.
     
  • Compiles data and prepares a variety of medical and statistical reports.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Medical Records Technician
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

  1. Six months experience in document processing which includes reviewing and evaluating records for completeness and conformity with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, resolve deficiencies, interpret information, and track and monitor activities.
  2. Six months experience in record keeping.
  3. Knowledge of medical terminology.
  4. Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

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Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.