MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: El Centro, CA
Salary: $Not stated
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Medical Records TechnicianTracking Code6249Job DescriptionSTG International is seeking qualified candidates for the Medical Records Technician position to work full-time providing health care to detainees in custody in support of ICE Health Service Corps at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Medical Facility.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Performs clerical work in support of the care and treatment given to patients upon intake and throughout detention.* Assists senior staff by administering the medical records system.* Maintains medical records in a clinical setting using manual and/or electronic systems.* Appropriately files individual documents and/or other information in medical records.* Accurately identifies information contained in records.* Assembles medical records ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.* Assembles medical records in proper sequence.* Ensures all necessary forms and documents are present, accurate, and complete.* Requests, initiates and files all health records in terminal digit order adhering to color-coded/electronic system.* Attaches and files information in each health record according to IHSC Health Services Policy and Procedure Manual.* Obtains provider''s signature on all ordered tests and studies including all outside medical reports.* Accurately assigns codes describing each diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure.* Uses standard medical record references, i.e., DRG''s.* Codes information contained on several forms and documents which make up an entire record.* Accurately codes diseases, surgical procedures, and causes of injury.* Accurately codes stages of disease using International Classification of Diseases (ICD) for Oncology.* Enters patient information into computerized patient information system according to ICD-9-CM.* Performs daily computer backup of health computer information system.* Responds to requests for copies of health records from detainees and logs all activity in the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) logbook.* Ensures only authorized personnel have access to health records and patient information.* Maintains both active and inactive health records in a locked secure environment.* Performs other duties as assigned.* Follows supervisory chain of command. STG International, Inc. (STGi) is a dynamic government contracting company dedicated to providing leading-edge Medical Staffing services,  Human Resource Services and System Solutions, Management and Data Resources Consulting Services, and Professional and Administrative Services to our government and military clientele.  Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, STGi was founded in 1997 to provide high quality management and technical services to federal clients. As a woman-owned, minority-owned business, recruiting a diverse corps of employees is important to us.  We look for individuals with talents both broad and focused and who are looking to make a difference in our country – one patient at a time, one solution at a time.STGi offersan outstanding benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. STG International is an EEO compliant organization.Required Skills* Must have at least one year of medical records experience.* Understand, speak, read, and write English fluently.* Knowledge of the basic principles of standard medical record procedures, methods, and requirements to perform a full range of routine medical records management.* Knowledge of the procedures, rules, operations, sequence of steps, documentation requirements, time requirements, functions, and workflow to process medical records, to review records for accuracy and completeness, and to keep track of processing deadlines.* Knowledge of medical terminology.* Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (HIPPA).* Ability to manage high volume of medical records daily, to include intake, discharge, and requests f
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