We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Medical Record Technician (MRT) for a temporary position with a healthcare provider in Minneapolis. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential patient records, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations. You'll play a key part in supporting quality patient care, efficient billing, and smooth clinical operations through expert documentation and data management.

Key Responsibilities:

Record Management & Organization:

• Review, organize, and maintain patient medical records.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of medical documents.
• Assign and classify medical codes for diagnoses and procedures (ICD-10, CPT).
• Process requests for medical records while maintaining confidentiality.
• Work with healthcare providers to update patient records.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other healthcare regulations.
• Use electronic health record (EHR) systems to manage data.
• Prepare reports and retrieve data as needed.

Compliance & Confidentiality:

• Ensure all records comply with HIPAA and other healthcare privacy laws.
• Protect sensitive patient information and prevent unauthorized access.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations regarding medical documentation.

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management:

• Use EHR software to input and retrieve patient records.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic EHR-related issues.
• Work with IT teams to improve digital record management systems.

Communication & Coordination:

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and insurance companies to clarify medical documentation.
• Respond to patient or legal requests for access to medical records.
• Assist in audits and inspections by providing requested medical records.

Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Associate degree or certification in Health Information Management (HIM), Medical Coding, or a related field.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and healthcare privacy laws.
• Familiar with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance policies.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Epic.
• Experience with Rightfax.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Problem-solving skills to resolve record discrepancies.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.