Here is a sample job description template for the position of Medical Records Technician:

Job Title: Medical Records Technician

Location of the Job: Plano, TX 75093

Years of Experience: 2 to 5 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employee

Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree

Job Summary:

In need of Medical Records Technicians. Position is responsible for maintaining accurate medical records by classifying, sorting, retrieving and updating information on files as requested by office supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Purge and shred hardcopy of provider medical records after specified retention period
• Answer telephone and refers calls to appropriate staff
• Maintain hardcopy medical records
• Receive all incoming mail and routes to appropriate staff
• Optically scan prepared medical records
• Prepare complete medical records for imaging process
• Request incomplete portions of medical record from provider
• Analyze medical records for completeness
• Receive requested medical records and log into tracking module in the review system

Position Requirements:

• ​S.​ Diploma or GED
• Current BLS/​CPR certification (Healthcare provider) by AHA or the Red Cross
• Must be able to pass a security clearance
• At least 1 year of medical records exp or RHIA/​RHIT certification
• Graduate from a State-approved Medical Records Technician program, or at least 2 years working as a Medical Records Technician

Salary: $12.00 an hour