Medical Records Technician Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Medical Records Technician includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Contributing to improved and cost-effective patient care by creating permanent medical records.
  • Transcribing medical data from doctors' written or spoken notes, including symptoms, possible diagnoses, prescribed medications, and tests.
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure the accuracy of medical records.
  • Updating medical records in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring that patient data and medical records are protected and remain confidential.
  • Categorizing conditions, treatments, and diagnoses using standardized healthcare codes and software programs.
  • Entering and updating medical records for healthcare professionals' and insurance companies' reference.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Medical Records Technician duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Medical Records Technician roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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