See more Collapse

Lead Medical Records Technician

4 weeks ago


Tucson, United States Tohono O'odham Nation Full time

**_PLEASE NOTE - This position may require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities: Sells Hospital, Santa Rosa Health Center, San Simon Health Center, and San Xavier Health Center._**

**Position Summary**:
The incumbent reviews, analyzes, abstracts, compiles data, maintains medical record information in manual and automated record systems, compiles statistics, and performs routine clerical duties supporting the Tohono O'odham Health Center.

**Scope of Work**: The position is located in the TONHC Hospital and Clinics and works under the general supervision of the Medical Records Supervisor or Facility Unit Director.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**: _(_Depending on the area of assignment, an incumbent may not be required to perform some of the duties listed below): _
- Coordinates and provides mentoring, training, and education for the medical records team.
- Responsible for scheduling, assigning, and distributing a balanced daily workload.
- Ensure office coverage during clinic or hospital hours.
- Create patient charts and internal identification cards for new patients using unique identification numbers according to established protocols.
- Initiates medical records by searching master patient index; identifying existing patient records or assigning a new number; interacting with registration areas and physician's office for information verification; processing or creating the record folder.
- Scans documents, clinical images, clinical tests, and other non-textual data into the patient's electronic medical record.
- Retrieves patient charts, notes their removal and temporary location, and later refiles them in proper sequence.
- Prepares chart conversion, consolidation, repairs, and establishes new charts as needed.
- Locates records that have been checked out or are missing.
- Files documents in the proper patient's record and the appropriate order of assembly received from clinical personnel, including records from outside providers/facilities.
- Completes daily chart review to ensure patient records are scanned and filed before the patient's scheduled appointment.
- Provides necessary forms to the patient requesting their medical records; and responds to questions and patient concerns.
- Verifies record requests; pulls, prepares, and copies medical records for release per established policy and procedure, legal, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains all medical release forms; enters into Resource Patient Management System (RPMS).
- Provides medical record information by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies; releases information based on policy and procedure.
- Schedules and checks patient's in and out.
- Register and assist patients with setting up their Personal Health Record (PHR) Account.
- Manage internally and externally generated DICOM and non-DICOM medical images.
- Reviews, purges, and prepares files for shipment for record retention; updates control log.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential, following release-of-information protocols.
- Prepares and submits reports.
- Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Knowledge,** **Skills, and **Abilities**:

- Knowledge of the Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, including patients' rights and confidentiality, specifically to the Privacy Act, Accrediting Body, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
- Knowledge of Resource Patient Management Systems (RPMS), Electronic Health Record (EHR), and related systems.
- Knowledge of the organization's department's functions, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of medical record organization.
- Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
- Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers. Ability to retrieve and maintain the terminal digital filing system.
- Ability to lead and monitor the work of others.
- Ability to utilize imaging systems.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in verbal or written format.
- Ability to report on the status or progress of work assignments.
- Ability to make adjustments to complete the workload according to established procedures.
- Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.

**Minimum** **Qu


We have other current jobs related to this field that you can find below


  • Tucson, United States Arizona Oncology Associates Full time

    Overview: Facing cancer takes great strength and courage. It also takes an exceptional team of **Medical Records Technicians **working behind the scenes and being a part of our patient's experience in our clinics. If you are a detail-oriented individual who enjoys providing top quality service and maintaining accurate patient records, we want you to join...


  • Tucson, United States Arizona Oncology Associates Full time

    **Overview**: SCOPE: Under direct supervision, assists with organizing, sorting, and filing all incoming and outgoing patient information. Prepares charts for patient visits. Files, locates, retrieves and delivers medical records and/or electronic medical records as assigned. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of...

  • Medical Records Tech

    3 weeks ago


    Tucson, United States Arizona Oncology Associates Full time

    Overview: Facing cancer takes great strength and courage. It also takes an exceptional team of **Medical Records Technicians **working behind the scenes and being a part of our patient's experience in our clinics. If you are a detail-oriented individual who enjoys providing top quality service and maintaining accurate patient records, we want you to join...


  • Tucson, United States Pima County Full time

    **Position Description**: **OPEN UNTIL FILLED** **Salary Grade: 3** **Pay Range** **Hiring Range: $17.36 - $20.40 Per Hour** **Full Range: $17.36 - $23.44 Per Hour** **_ **Duties/Responsibilities**: - (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.) - Performs...


  • Tucson, United States Sandstone Estates Full time

    As the Medical Records Director at Sandstone Healthcare Group, you will play a key role in overseeing the management and organization of medical records within our skilled nursing facility in Arizona. **Responsibilities**: - **Strategic Oversight**: - Develop and implement strategies for the efficient management of medical records in accordance with...

  • Medical Records Clerk

    4 weeks ago


    Tucson, United States Naphcare, Inc. Full time

    Overview: NaphCare is hiring an experienced **Medical Records Clerk** just like you to join our team at the **Arizona Department of Corrections-Tucson** located in **Tucson, AZ.** NaphCare is a family owned, medical technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 30 years. Come join...


  • Tucson, United States Arizona Oncology Associates Full time

    Overview: Facing cancer takes great strength and courage. It also takes an exceptional team of **Medical Records Technicians **working behind the scenes and being a part of our patient's experience in our clinics. If you are a detail-oriented individual who enjoys providing top quality service and maintaining accurate patient records, we want you to join...


  • Tucson, United States HSL Asset Management Full time

    **Overview** HSL is a locally owned and operated real estate development and management company that has been headquartered in Tucson, Arizona for almost 50 years. With 30+ multi-family apartment communities across Arizona consisting of over 10,000 apartment homes and more than 300 incredible employees who help us manage them, we are looking for highly...

  • Medical Lab Technician

    2 months ago


    Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology Job CategoryAllied Health ScheduleFull time ShiftRotating Shift SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes specimens and performs testing under the guidance of a medical technologist. Meets expected...


  • Tucson, United States Solterra Team Services Llc Full time

    This position will assist residents with medication administration. The Medication Technician ensures that all documentation, charting and reporting has been done correctly and in a timely manner, demonstrates strong ethical and safety practices, and works closely with other care staff on resident updates and or changes in status. **ESSENTIAL JOB...


  • Tucson, United States United Surgical Partners International Full time

    Job Summary: The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for collecting, maintaining, and making available to authorized users timely, accurate and complete patient health information. Required Skills: * Minimum 1-2 years of hospital or medical records experience required. * Knowledge of The Joint Commission Standards * Ability to use time wisely in...

  • Medical Lab Technician

    2 months ago


    Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Medical Lab Technician - Microbiology Job CategoryAllied Health ScheduleFull time ShiftRotating Shift SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes specimens and performs testing under the guidance of a medical technologist. Meets expected turnaround...


  • Tucson, United States Keurig Dr Pepper Full time

    QC Technician Lead - Tuscuan, AZ The QC Technician Lead is responsible for performing standardized qualitative and quantitative tests on work-in-process and finished products to ensure compliance with company Quality and Food Safety standards. The QA Lead Technician is also responsible for providing training and guidance to a team of Lab Technicians. ...


  • Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Medical Lab Technician Per Diem Job CategoryAllied Health SchedulePer Diem ShiftRotating Shift SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes specimens and performs testing under the guidance of a medical technologist. Meets expected turnaround...


  • Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Medical Lab Technician Per Diem Job CategoryAllied Health SchedulePer Diem Shift3 - Night Shift SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes specimens and performs testing under the guidance of a medical technologist. Meets expected turnaround...


  • Tucson, United States Pima County Full time

    **Position Description**: **Salary Grade: 4** **Pay Range** **Hiring Range: $18.23 - $21.42 Per Hour** **Full Range: $18.23 - $24.61 Per Hour** This position is located in the Management of Information and Records Division of the Clerk of the Board's Office, which administers the Pima County Records Management Program. The primary duties of this position...


  • Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    **SUMMARY**: Lead and provide exceptional patient experience by delivering friendly, prompt, and quality service to patients. The Medical Assistant Lead will strive to meet each patient’s individual needs by performing the following primary duties: obtain and secure patient information, prepare patients for examinations, counsel patients by transmitting...


  • Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Patient Care Technician - Medical Surgical Job CategoryAllied Health ScheduleFull time Shift3 - Night Shift Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is Tucson's only non-profit community owned hospital. Employees choose to work at TMC because of our of integrity, community, dedication, and compassion which we show through the exceptional care we provide to our...


  • Tucson, United States Tucson Medical Center Full time

    Medical Lab Technician/ Medical Lab Technologist- Blood Bank Per Diem Job CategoryAllied Health SchedulePer Diem ShiftRotating Shift SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests and procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Processes specimens and performs testing under the guidance of a medical...

  • Lead Technician, a

    2 weeks ago


    Tucson, United States Bombardier Full time

    When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. **Why join us?**: Bombardier is a global leader in aviation, focused on designing, manufacturing and servicing the world's most exceptional business jets and specialized mission platforms. Bombardier has been successful in setting the highest standards because we are a people-centric...