Medical Records Technician (Essex County, NJ) 6493

Advantmed is hiring enthusiastic Medical Records Technicians! This is a great "foot-in-the-door" position for those looking to be involved in the emerging Healthcare & Technology industry.

At Advantmed, our mission is to improve the healthcare system by ensuring appropriate, quality care, and eliminating unnecessary costs. Advantmed is a privately held company founded in 2005 and composed of over 1,800 seasoned professionals aligned by one common goal: to meet our clients' evolving needs with accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

We would love to have you join our team of dedicated professionals! We encourage you to visit the details of the role by watching the video available at the following link: Medical Records Technician

Our Medical Records Technicians receive company-provided laptops and portable scanners to travel to various medical facilities and hospitals for scanning patient medical records.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a record system for patient information and gathering documents.
• Use electronic systems to properly collect, organize, and manage data.
• Ensure medical records are organized, accurate, and complete.
• Create digital copies of paperwork and store records electronically.
• File paperwork/reports quickly and accurately.
• Ensure HIPAA standards are met.
• Follow all confidentiality guidelines, rules, and procedures.
• Interact with medical staff, healthcare providers, and other medical personnel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Additional Good-to-Have Qualifications:

• Previous work experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, clinic, or medical office dealing with medical charts.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) / EMR systems such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech, etc.
• Intermediate knowledge of medical chart structure, content, and medical terminologies.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and Outlook for documentation and communication.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot common issues with printers and scanners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record.
• Have a car and active insurance in their name (Candidates must provide registration documentation).
• Willing to drive up to 60-80 miles or more (round-trip).
• Internet access at home.
• Basic PC and office equipment skills.
• Applicants must be available from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm respective time zone to visit required facilities.

Pay Rate:

• $18-$21 per hour or $3 per record, whichever is higher
• Paid semi-monthly based on total hours worked or total records retrieved during the work period (whichever is higher).
• Paid mileage, reimbursement for some travel expenses, paid $50 (daily) Food Allowance, when traveling out of state & paid Flight + Hotel + Rental (if required).

This is a part-time, seasonal position, with the potential for extension based on project requirements and needs