Medical Records Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Assist in the record completion cycle to ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accrediting agencies by analyzing and validating deficiencies in medical records.
• Coordinate release of information requests through direct patient or customer contact via telephone, mail, or online systems.
• Manage the expiration process, including scrutiny of autopsy papers, completion of death certificates as required by the State of Illinois, and updating documentation.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with Medical Center, departmental, and legal standards.
• Support physicians in record completion activities and process transcribed documents.
• Prepare notification letters and reports for Medical Staff and Administration.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of health information management experience in an acute care facility (Medical Record Technician III or similar).
• Medical Terminology training required (or must be completed within 9 months of employment).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, and Excel).
• Strong typing and key entry skills.
• Advanced knowledge of medical-legal rules and regulations governing confidentiality and release of information.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with licensing, accrediting, and regulatory requirements related to HIM record completion.
• Experience managing external release of information requests.

About the Company

UChicago Medicine has been at the forefront of medicine since 1899, providing superior healthcare with compassion. We are dedicated to advancing medical innovation and serving the health needs of our community through a commitment to excellence and human connection.