OrthoNebraska has a Casual Medical Records Technician opening on our Health Information Management Team. If you like variety, seek flexible hours and have experience in Medical Records Management, we want you! This talented multi-tasker will step in as needed to help with a variety of workflows on a fast-paced, knowledgeable team. This is the intersection of healthcare, technology and business (AHIMA, 2023). Teamwork is paramount as we are dedicated to Always True in promoting trust, respect, understanding and engagement with all team members. If this sounds like the type of team and environment you want to be a part of apply today!

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires all healthcare workers, as well as individuals who interact with healthcare workers in a work setting, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. At this time, fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment. As a condition of employment, newly hired team members will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination or apply for a medical or religious exemption.

Position Details/Duties:

• Analyze the content of health records to ensure complete and appropriate documentation that complies with policies.
• Analyzes, organizes, and enters paper documents into the electronic medical record
• Conducts focused audits of information in the EMR according to established procedure
• Process requests for patient information. Apply the release of information policy when answering all requests and protect the confidentiality and security of all medical records for the benefit of the patient, hospital, and care providers.
• Provide clerical assistance through answering incoming telephone calls and greeting visitors to ensure quality customer service.
• Facilitates sharing of information.
• Employee is responsible for all other duties as assigned for which competency has been demonstrated.

Position Requirements:

Education:

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree in Health Information Management preferred.

Experience:

• Medical Terminology course preferred
• Basic understanding of HIPAA and PHI required
• Understanding of medical record principals and procedures required
• Experience with batch scanning technology preferred
• Experience with spreadsheet and database software preferred
• One year experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Physical:

• This position is classified as Light Work in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (66% of the time) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.