HIM/Medical Records Technician

The Essentials:

• Schedule: Full-Time (40 hrs/week) | 1st Shift | Monday-Friday
• Location: Fairlawn, OH
• Specialties: Health Information Management/Medical Records

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for understanding the principles and practices of acquiring, analyzing, maintaining, releasing and protecting medical information vital to providing quality patient care. Essential in bridging patients’ health information and payers, such as insurance companies, government and regulating agencies, and are a critical component of the electronic health record (EHR) workforce.
• Routine use, maintenance and upkeep of Electronic Health Record (EHR) to ensure patient data is private, accurate and secure. Maintains and operates a variety of health record databases and HIM related applications, to collect, classify and analyze information. May assist providers in Cerner, Athena and/or other electronic system usage relative to medical record deficiency completion. Coordinates with clinicians, coding/billing and clinic support teams to provide completeness and accuracy. This may include documentation creation in the EHR, such as transcription.
• Assembles patient health information including medical history, symptoms, examination results, diagnostic tests, treatment methods, and all other healthcare provider services. They organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security to ensure compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards and medical staff by-laws and rules and regulations.
• Performs daily charge entry and/or verifies existing charges for services rendered with speed and accuracy. Understands and follows order entry rules and the use of modifiers based on services etc. May prepare electronic or paper copies of medical charts according to hospital policies and procedures consistent with HIPAA, Joint Commission, and Compliance Plan regulations; meets department/hospital guidelines for appropriate turnaround time of record processing. May process STAT requests and Third Party Requests.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: College degree or progress towards degree preferred.
• Experience: One (1) to Three (3) years of demonstrated experience in healthcare field or healthcare profession related to Health Information Management preferred; Proficient knowledge of an EHR required.
• Skills: Medical terminology knowledge; employee should demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors; the employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; ability to organize and prioritize work; accuracy and speed is required and an ability to handle repetitive job and stay focused; moderate knowledge of PCs is required.

Build Your Career with Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
At Crystal Clinic, people come first—patients and team members alike. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can grow and make a real difference. Join our 5-star team of experts in orthopedics and plastic/reconstructive care, with over 50 board-certified physicians and 15+ locations across Northeast Ohio.

What We Offer:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision
100% Employer-Paid Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability
401(k) + PTO
Voluntary Pet, Home, and Auto Insurance Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs