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University of Rochester Medical Records Technician II in Rochester, New York
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500172 OBGYN Admin-SMH
Work Shift:
Range:
UR URG 103 H
Compensation Range:
$17.43 - $24.40
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Reviews reports on diseases and surgery and codes in accordance with acceptable classifications; prepares statistical reports; maintains indexes and related files.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION RECEIVED:
Under the direction of department manager or other designated authority.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Interview new parents to obtain information required to complete a Birth Certificate for each infant born at Strong Memorial Hospital. Explaining various forms and obtaining required signatures.
SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Responsible for monitoring own performance on assigned tasks. Self-directed and must make complex decisions independently. May assist in training other support staff.
MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Standard office equipment, including but not limited to: telephone, page system, personal computer, printer, photo copier, fax, EPIC, Outlook, scanner and third-party verification systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Preparing interview forms and visiting new parents - 40%:
Be sensitive to difficult situations
Deliver clear and accurate instructions to parents
Be aware of and follow NYS DOH guidelines in obtaining parent information
Chart Abstractions - 25%:
Review medical records for both the mother and newborn to obtain required data
Follow NYS DOH guidelines in obtaining medical information
Follow established HIPPA guidelines
Data Base Entry - 25%:
Enter data obtained from parents and from chart abstractions into the NYS Perinatal Data System
Accuracy is critical
Miscellaneous - 10%:
Weekend coverage (4 hours) and Holiday coverage to be rotated equally among staff
Answering numerous phone calls from new parents regarding birth certificates and Social Security Numbers
Routine filing and copying of forms, letters, etc
Proficient at Excel, Word and able to multi-task
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
2 years of post High School courses with emphasis in Data Processing or Medical Terminology
Accreditation as Medical Record Technician
1-2 years related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.
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