Medical Application Technician

Medical Application Technician Job Responsibilities

• Maintains and contributes to patient care by organizing and maintaining patients’ medical records and health information.
• Communicates with patients, medical professionals, and insurance companies.
• Answers requests for information and documents.
• Transcribes notes and collaborates with healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of medical records.
• Updates and reviews medical records by reviewing information, notifying health care providers of record deficiencies, and tracking outstanding records.
• Categorizes diagnoses, treatments and conditions using standardized healthcare codes.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects hospital operations by keeping information confidential and complying with privacy policies and regulations.
• Updates medical history in a timely manner.
• Observe vital signs
• Analyze test results and record data
• Use equipment like phlebotomy trays and chemistry analyzers
• Study blood samples for transfusions
• Performing routine maintenance checks on biomedical equipment through testing, calibrating, and troubleshooting.
• Installing new medical equipment and adjusting the device according to medical specifications.
• Training staff members to operate and care for equipment with physical demonstrations and educational presentations.
• Repairing faulty machinery on a routine basis and tending to emergency repairs as needed.
• Keeping a digital record of equipment repairs, faulty components, and recalibrated devices.
• Ensuring that all equipment meets company standards of safety and quality, and is in compliance with relevant laws.

Medical Records Technician Qualifications and Skills

• Proficient in medical terminology
• Comfortable in collaborating with healthcare professionals
• Advanced experience in medical data encryption
• Ability to perform under pressure

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field
• experience as a medical records technician or a similar role
• Registered health information technician
• Healthcare coding certification