Medical Records Technician II

Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, UChicago Medicine, as a Medical Records Technician II in the Health Information Management Department.

In this Role, as a Medical Records Technician II, you will retrieve, assemble and disseminate patient information within the medical center, from the off-site storage facility and electronic medical record systems. You will Initiate and maintain medical record numbers, control logs/registries and other health information systems. This position is on-site at our Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL.  

Essential Job functions

• Performs discharge record processing by retrieving, assembling, following-up on missing records and documentation, and maintaining electronic and hardcopy records/systems
• Processes requests for internal and external release of information by requesting, reserving, pulling, tracking, routing, delivering, retrieving, communicating and monitoring electronic and hardcopy medical records for the various requesters
• Verifies assignment of new medical record numbers by external departments and assigns new medical record numbers as defined by department standards and policies. 
• Updates and/or corrects patient data in various HIM and medical center systems or the physical medical record
• Corrects/deletes data entry errors or omissions associated with tasks performed in electronic systems
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required by Medical Center, departmental and industry/legal standards
• Keeps work area neat and clean; properly cares for equipment
• Performs tasks of Medical Record Technician I as necessary
• Performs other related tasks as may be deemed necessary for the effective and efficient function of the HIM areas
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 1 to 2 years previous experience in an acute care HIM dept as a Medical Record Technician I or similar position required
• Ability to prioritize a variety of tasks, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills- both in customer interaction and phone call interaction. 
• Must be able to work independently with self-discipline and in a team environment.
• Medical terminology training required or successful completion within 9 months of employment
• Good key entry and/or typing skills with CRT and/or PC experience required 

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations that governs confidentiality and release of protected health information
• Terminal digit filing

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Full - Time (1.0)
• Shift: Day
• Job Location: Chicago, IL (Hyde Park) 
• Unit/Department: HIM Dept
• 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 first shift, from approximately 8am-4:30pm and will not be scheduled for on-call 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 (Monday-Friday).