Medical Records Technician

 Medical Records Technician  Since 1958, the Jefferson Center for Mental Health has helped almost a quarter of a million people by promoting a better quality of life and fostering recovery for people with mental health disorders and problems. As a private not-for-profit mental health center, Jefferson Center has a broad mix of services to meet the needs of residents in Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties: core services like case management, residential and employment programs that help individuals with severe and persistent mental illness reach their full potential 24 hour/7 day per week evaluation and intervention emergency services special programs for children, adolescents and families that include individual and family therapy, case management and in-home services adult services to improve lives through treatment and skill-building, and services for older adults that include community outreach and peer support.
Our services are provided through 20 clinical locations in our three county service area, in addition to schools, nursing homes, senior centers and other partner locations throughout our community. Jefferson Center employees have expertise in specialty areas such as children and family issues, adults with serious mental illness, suicide prevention, early intervention, juvenile justice, crisis management and trauma treatment.
 
*************Job Description**************** Bar codes, prepares, and scans medical records.  Maintains Peer Review and UIR databases.  Assists with Releases of Information and provides backup in all areas of Medical Records. Barcodes, sorts and prepares documents for scanning. Scans prepped records when necessary. Maintains peer review database, prepares disposition letters to clinicians, completes commendable letters, prepares list of outstanding disposition letters, and maintains log books of completed peer review forms. Maintains UIR database. Provides back-up for release of information requests. Processes walk-in customers and telephone/fax requests for medical records. Works with microfilmed data as needed

*************Job Requirements****************

High School Graduate or equivalent. One year of relevant experience. Good Computer Skills. Knowledge of Microsoft office products. Ability to do detail work for sustained periods of time. Excellent Customer Service Skills.