Medical Records Tech - Sheriff's Office
Salt Lake County
Date: 9 hours ago
City: West Valley City, Utah
Contract type: Full time
Medical Records Technician 10
$32,560.32 - $45,813.04 DOE*
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
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Job Summary
Establishes and maintains patient medical records in accordance with established protocol and legal/judicial requirements at the Adult Detention Center. Performs a variety of administrative support functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of office support or clerical experience, which must include experience with medical terminology and protected health information (PHI), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a medical office maintaining records, providing administrative support, or billing is preferred.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation.
Essential Functions
Knowledge of
$32,560.32 - $45,813.04 DOE*
- All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.
Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.
What it is like to work here
At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.
Surround yourself with
Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place…. it’s our heart and service that bring us together.
We encourage a work life balance
Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.
For Benefits information click HERE
Job Summary
Establishes and maintains patient medical records in accordance with established protocol and legal/judicial requirements at the Adult Detention Center. Performs a variety of administrative support functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of office support or clerical experience, which must include experience with medical terminology and protected health information (PHI), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working in a medical office maintaining records, providing administrative support, or billing is preferred.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation.
Essential Functions
- Collects and files a variety of medical records into an electronic records system. Reviews files for accuracy, orderliness, proper categorization, and visual quality. Takes remedial action when necessary.
- Researches, collects, and retrieves records to respond to internal and external requests. Ensures requested information is disseminated in accordance with HIPAA, HITECH, PHI, and GRAMA policies, statutes, and laws.
- Schedules a variety of medical appointments and prioritizes based on medical need. Coordinates appointments with medical and program staff. Ensures medical records are available when needed.
- Creates and maintains logs containing medical services provided.
- Reviews medical charts for possible classification into available jail programs; safeguards jail records and verifies payment of required fees.
- Prepares charts and paperwork, answers telephones, receives and distributes correspondence, and assists in other areas when needed.
Knowledge of
- Medical Terminology
- General Office Procedures
- HIPAA and HITECH, GRAMA, and other federal, state, and county statues, policies and confidentiality of medical records
- Computer hardware and software related to job duties (OMS, RMS, Pearl)
- SSI Website
- Business English
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Sheriff’s Office and Jail Policies and Procedures
- Public relations and communications skills
- Understand medical billing statements, documents, and communications
- Apply general principles to specific conditions
- Maintain filing systems for HIPAA, HITECH and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) standards
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Receive, review, and retain confidential information in accordance with HIPAA, HITECH and GRAMA
- Coordinate medical information and records with Federal agencies such as SSI, Medicare, etc.
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