Rutgers University
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the Accreditation and Standards Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Medical Records Technician is to quickly and accurately retrieve records from and file records into a filing system. On an ongoing basis, enforces security and ensures the accessibility of clinical information/records through the chart tracking process. Plays a key role in the chart completion process by possessing a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of internal record‑keeping standards. Uses this knowledge to assemble records (i.e., inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, etc.) Tracks receipt and assembly of all inpatient, day hospital, intensive outpatient and residential treatment charts. Completes disability requests for information. Assists UBHC staff with the completion of chart deficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
Quickly and accurately retrieves records from and files records into filing system.
Returns charts to the chart return area of department according to departmental policy.
Enforces the security of clinical records while located outside the Clinical Record Department and ensures availability of clinical records to treating psychiatrists, clinicians, nurses, and other treating personnel through effective chart tracking.
Tracks the receipt of inpatient and day hospital patient charts.
Initiates chart assembly for all census driven programs within three days of discharge.
Updates charts on a daily basis by filing evaluations, treatment plans, termination summaries, lab reports, progress notes and other clinical documents to ensure that the latest clinical information is available to treating personnel.
Performs reviews of Medicare bills and corresponding documentation.
Processes disability releases within five days of receipt.
Processes boxes to be shipped to outside storage facility.
Assists Center staff with retrieval of patient information and completion of deficiencies.
Salary Minimum Salary: $25,380.00
Mid Range Salary: $25,880.00
Maximum Salary: $26,660.00
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours Standard Hours: 35.00 per week Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: fully on‑site
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Three (3) years of experience working in a medical records setting required, including auditing experience.
Working knowledge of terminal digit filing processes.
Computer experience.
Equipment Utilized Use computer, telephone, scanner, and xerox machine
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee spends majority of on the job time standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting (25-50 pounds). Minimal amount of time is spent sitting at desk. Clear color vision is essential for chart filing and retrieval purposes. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work area is generally crowded with moderate noise levels.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Details
Posting Number: 25ST2232
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
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Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Medical Records Technician for the Accreditation and Standards Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Medical Records Technician is to quickly and accurately retrieve records from and file records into a filing system. On an ongoing basis, enforces security and ensures the accessibility of clinical information/records through the chart tracking process. Plays a key role in the chart completion process by possessing a thorough, up-to-date knowledge of internal record‑keeping standards. Uses this knowledge to assemble records (i.e., inpatient, partial hospitalization, residential, etc.) Tracks receipt and assembly of all inpatient, day hospital, intensive outpatient and residential treatment charts. Completes disability requests for information. Assists UBHC staff with the completion of chart deficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
Quickly and accurately retrieves records from and files records into filing system.
Returns charts to the chart return area of department according to departmental policy.
Enforces the security of clinical records while located outside the Clinical Record Department and ensures availability of clinical records to treating psychiatrists, clinicians, nurses, and other treating personnel through effective chart tracking.
Tracks the receipt of inpatient and day hospital patient charts.
Initiates chart assembly for all census driven programs within three days of discharge.
Updates charts on a daily basis by filing evaluations, treatment plans, termination summaries, lab reports, progress notes and other clinical documents to ensure that the latest clinical information is available to treating personnel.
Performs reviews of Medicare bills and corresponding documentation.
Processes disability releases within five days of receipt.
Processes boxes to be shipped to outside storage facility.
Assists Center staff with retrieval of patient information and completion of deficiencies.
Salary Minimum Salary: $25,380.00
Mid Range Salary: $25,880.00
Maximum Salary: $26,660.00
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours Standard Hours: 35.00 per week Daily Work Shift: Day Work Arrangement: fully on‑site
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Three (3) years of experience working in a medical records setting required, including auditing experience.
Working knowledge of terminal digit filing processes.
Computer experience.
Equipment Utilized Use computer, telephone, scanner, and xerox machine
Physical Demands and Work Environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The employee spends majority of on the job time standing, walking, climbing, reaching, bending, pulling, pushing, and lifting (25-50 pounds). Minimal amount of time is spent sitting at desk. Clear color vision is essential for chart filing and retrieval purposes. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work area is generally crowded with moderate noise levels.
Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Details
Posting Number: 25ST2232
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)
City: Piscataway
State: NJ
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