Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Medical Records Technician for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ. The Medical Records Technician will be responsible and accountable for the maintenance of paper and electronic health records. Organizes and maintains a system of files and records concerning diagnosis, treatments, admissions, and discharges. Compiles, verifies, types, and files medical records of inmates within New Jersey Department of Corrections. On an ongoing basis, enforces security and ensures the accessibility of clinical information through the chart management. Uses this knowledge to assemble records. Tracks medical records requests. Completes disability requests for information. Assists UCHC staff with the completion of any chart deficiencies.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Ensures the confidentiality of all medical records information.
- Performs all clerical duties related to the assembling and maintaining of paper and electronic medical records, including initiating records for new inmates.
- Maintains accountability for the location of any medical record on file, log in and out all record jackets received or sent out.
- Maintains all files in established systems with all materials properly arranged and affixed within filing material as received.
- Directly responsible for pulling records and deliver for clinical use; refiles record upon completion of use.
- Reviews medical records for completeness, assembles records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable alphabetic and numeric filing systems.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.