Medical Records Technician IV (Night Shift 3-11:30pm)

Join us At the Forefront at UChicago Medicine as a Medical Records Technician IVin the Health Information Management Department. This position is onsite base at our Hyde Park campus at Mitchell Hospital.

Under minimal direction the Medical Records Technician IV assists the physicians and the medical center in the record completion processes to ensure compliance with licensing regulatory and accrediting agencies. Performs and coordinates release of information processes internal and external to the HIM Department and Medical Center. Performs and coordinates the completion of death certificates and requests for autopsies.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the record completion cycle to ensure compliance with regulatory licensing and accrediting agencies by analyzing and validating deficiencies in electronic and hardcopy medical records assisting physicians in their record completion activities processing transcribed documents preparing notification letters and reports for the Medical Staff and Administration.
• Coordinates release of information requests through direct patient or other customer contact via telephone incoming mail online computer system or internal department.
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center departmental and industry/legal standards.
• Coordinate the entire expiration process which includes but is not limited to scrutiny of autopsy papers for completeness appropriateness and accuracy; completion of the death certificate as required by the State of Illinois; initiate and update documentation of all expiration activities; remain current on state and country expiration requirements; assist staff unfamiliar with the expiration process; ensure paperwork completed timely and death certificate is signed within 24 hours of patient death.
• Keeps the work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment.
• Performs other related tasks that may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 35 years of previous health information management experience in an acute care facility as a Medical Record Technician III or similar position
• Equivalent college training will be considered in lieu of years of previous experience
• Attention to detail to differentiate patient demographic information forms visit types and numbers
• Medical Terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment
• Strong key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required
• Proficient with Microsoft Word Outlook and Excel programs
• Advanced knowledge of medicallegal rules and regulations that govern confidentiality and release of medical information
• Proficient in multiple computer systems within an acute care hospital and health information management department
• Must have strong skills in independently prioritizing and accurately performing a variety of duties of increasing responsibility within a system that has frequently changing assignments priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required; high level of diplomacy in customer interactions
• Professional telephone skills
• Must be able to work independently with selfdiscipline and in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with licensing accrediting and regulatory requirements as they relate to health information management record completion
• Experience with external release of information

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time
• Shift: Evening
• Job Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Health Information Management
• CBA Code: 743CL

In this role we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 40 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the night shift from approximately 3pm11:30pm and will not be scheduled for oncall shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. We anticipate that you will be scheduled to work on weekdays (MondayFriday.)

Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicines COVID19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination you must provide proof as part of the preemployment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly a preemployment physical drug screening and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a fulltime equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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