| University of Georgia | Finance & Administration | HR
| MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN |
Job
Family: Administrative
Job Code: 00036 Pay Grade: 045 FLSA: NE |
| SUMMARY
This is responsible
clerical and supervisory work reviewing medical records. Work involves reviewing medical records for accuracy and for omission of documents. Work also involves responsibility for contacting physicians for the necessary information or signatures on documents. Employees in this class must exercise considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion in performing their duties. Communication must be maintained between both the responsible medical record administrator and the medical staff. Work is assigned by statements of objectives; the employee receives minimal supervision. The quality of work is evaluated by observation of results and through feedback from the medical staff and hospital administrator. |
| DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises a functional section of a medical record department, or a
small satellite department. Ensures compliance with requirements of government agencies and accrediting
bodies. Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of subordinates. Develops methods, procedures, and filing systems to accomplish work. Designs and executes special studies as requested by the medical staff,
hospital administration, or the medical record administrator. Participates in activities of the standing hospital committees involved
in the unit. Assists in the preparation of special reports or questionnaires required
by various accreditation agencies. Performs related work as required. |
| EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a standard high school, completion of an approved course for Medical Record Technicians, certification as an Accredited Record Technician, and some experience as a medical record technician; or graduation from a standard high school, completion of an approved course for Medical Record Technicians, and experience as a Medical Record Technician; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. |
| KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Through knowledge of the principles of medical record science. Through knowledge of medical terminology and coding systems. Considerable knowledge of legal aspects of medical records. Considerable knowledge of the principles of record analysis and concepts
of medical record administration. Considerable knowledge of the fundamentals and ramifications of health
data collection and statistical analysis. Some knowledge of disease processes. Some knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Some knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment. Ability to plan, organize, train, and supervise the work of subordinates. Ability to work independently and make sound judgments involving technical
and confidential material. Ability to understand and apply hospital and department policies. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with physicians and employees. |
| Revised:
10/27/05
This description is intended to be generic in nature, and is not intended to determine all of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. |