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JOB
There is currently one (1) Senior Health Record Technician position available in the Health of the Health and Human Services Agency.

Only Online Applications will be Accepted.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision, the Senior Health Record Technician performs moderately complex clerical, administrative, and health record maintenance assignments; provides reception support for medical providers and offices within the Health Services Division; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position is part of the Health Record Technician series and is assigned to health record maintenance. Incumbents perform more complex clerical office support work; exercise lead responsibilities over lower-level classifications; and provide technical supervision relating to working with medical providers and patient records while learning and explaining the principles of health data processing, including detailed coding and basic abstracting.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction and supervision from assigned supervisory/management staff, including the Health Record Technician Supervisor. Exercises technical lead oversight of lower-level classifications within the Health Record Technician series. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs a variety of routine to moderately complex clerical duties and administrative support to the operations of the assigned offices within Health Services.

Updates and maintains client’s medical records and information in the electronic health record.

Reviews, verifies, and updates patient health information for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and accreditation standards.

Schedules, greets, and directs patients to appropriate medical staff and maintains appointment schedules.

Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, rules, and regulations concerning medical record maintenance are upheld.

Assists in the transfer of protected health information to authorized healthcare providers and stakeholders.

Monitor and assesses provider’s schedule to adhere to client’s program, medication availability, and personal information.

Performs general administrative, data entry, and clerical tasks as required.

Handles financial transactions and processes payments.

Provides clerical support for committees and department meetings as assigned.

Trains, leads, and may direct the work of lower-level classifications.

May perform any and all functions of a Health Record Technician in the employee’s absence or as directed by supervision staff.

Participates in quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives, medical record audits, and compliance reviews to identify coding errors.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement documentation, corrective actions, and training programs.

Oversees the availability and cleanliness of County vehicles assigned to the department.

Performs related duties as assigned. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:

General clerical practices and procedures.

Basic medical terminology. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances.

County and department organization, policies, and procedures.

Health information management principles and practices, including electronic health records, confidentiality, privacy, security, and release of information.

Modern office practices and technology used in hospital and/or clinical settings.

Basic business arithmetic. Telephone techniques. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Safe work practices.

Public relations techniques.

General task-specific training techniques.

Ability to:

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations and ordinances.

Organize and manage medical records, including filing, indexing, and retrieving documents and digital files to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Interpret and apply the use of medical terminology and data in evaluating, creating and auditing medical records.

Provide direction, training, expertise, and advice to lower-level classifications within the Health Record Technician series.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Perform required mathematical computations with accuracy.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Use a computer effectively for communication and records management.

Respond appropriately, effectively, and promptly to the needs of internal and external customers.

Maintain the security and confidentiality of specified records, information and files, including following the rules and regulations relating to the retention and release of medical information to third parties.

Safely operate office equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions within the working conditions. Work is performed in an office setting or other healthcare facilities with continuous contact with staff and the public. Possible outside exposure to various environmental conditions. Tasks may involve extended periods at a workstation and traveling to other County offices/locations.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Requires the ability to work at a desk for multiple hours and intermittently travel to and from locations internal and external to the primary work location. Must be able to move and reposition items up to ten pounds, use tools and controls, and operate office equipment. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading and writing.