Epic Medical Records Tech II or III for UT Physicians Clinics at UTHealth in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Ensures physical and electronic documentation is organized, legible, properly identified/itemized in the correct patient's chart and accounted for according to Medicaid/Medicare and organizational guidelines to facilitate payment for services. Maintains confidentiality and privacy as required by UTH and government regulatory compliance agencies.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Locates and retrieves records to accurately audit and verify patient information.
2. Updates client charts in the electronic health record with information in a timely manner.
3. Assist providers or other users with correcting record documentation.
4. Tracks location of any charts supplemental to the primary electronic health record using appropriate processes.
5. Responds to information requests either in person, email, within the electronic health record, or by telephone in a timely manner.
6. Maintains compliance with UTH and government privacy rules.
7. Participates in privacy monitoring processes
8. As requested, locate and make ready charts or information from charts in a timely manner.
9. Assists with identifying and correcting inaccuracies including duplicate accounts within the patient record.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

• Familiar with Electronic Health Records software.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams etc.)
• Experience with Epic Health Information Management module preferred.
• Registered Health information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification preferred.

Minimum Education:

High school diploma

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of responsible related experience working within Medical Records.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.