Medical Records Technician

Job description

- Maintain and update electronic (EMR/EHR) and physical medical records of patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Organize, classify, and file patient records systematically for easy retrieval by doctors, nurses, and administrative staff.- Ensure compliance with HIPAA (or applicable Indian laws like Clinical Establishment Act) for data privacy and confidentiality.- Coordinate with doctors, nurses, and billing departments to verify and correct discrepancies in medical documentation.- Prepare and submit reports for audits, insurance claims, and legal requirements.- Manage the digitization of records (scanning, indexing, and archiving) and assist in transitioning from paper-based to electronic systems.- Follow hospital protocols for record retention, disposal, and data backup as per statutory requirements.- Train staff on proper documentation practices and use of Hospital Information Systems (HIS).

• *Skills & Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Records Science, or related field, or Any graduate with prior experience(1-4 Years)
- Prior experience in medical records management in a hospital.- Knowledge of ICD-10/11 coding, medical terminology, and healthcare compliance standards.- Proficiency in HIS, EMR software and MS Office (Excel, Word).

*Immediate joiner Preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Fixed shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)
• Total work: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person