Medical Records Technician - Health Information Technician
The Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) at Confidential Client is responsible for managing and analyzing health records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and support patient care, education, and research. This role requires proficiency in medical terminology, health information technology, and effective communication to maintain accurate, timely, and legally acceptable health documentation. The position ranges from entry-level to full performance (GS-4 to GS-7), with increasing responsibilities in record analysis, error correction, and independent problem-solving.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Technician (Health Information Technician) to join their Healthcare & Nursing team in Cheyenne, WY. This full-time role supports accurate, compliant health record management and contributes to continuity of care, legal documentation, and data quality improvement.
What You’ll Do
Primary responsibilities include maintaining and validating patient health records to industry standards and organizational policies:
- Review, organize, and maintain medical records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
- Use electronic health record (EHR) systems and other health information technology to enter, retrieve, and manage health data.
- Identify and follow up on incomplete, illegible, or missing documentation.
- Apply medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical knowledge to interpret record content.
- Analyze records for compliance with documentation guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate and correct record errors; escalate complex issues as needed.
- Communicate professionally with clinical staff and external parties to clarify or obtain documentation.
- Assist with delinquency tracking, reporting, and record quality improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
This position may be filled at GS-4 through GS-7 levels based on experience and education. Candidates must meet at least the basic requirements:
- U.S. citizenship (required for this position).
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- One year of creditable experience that demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, and general understanding of health records — OR
- An associate degree in health information technology/management or a related field (with at least 12 semester hours in health information coursework) — OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience meeting the basic requirements described above.
- For higher grade levels (GS-5 through GS-7), progressive experience equivalent to the next lower grade level and demonstrated KSAs (detailed below) are required.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) required at various levels include:
- Effective oral and written communication with internal and external customers.
- Proficiency with health information technology, EHRs, and common office software (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
- Knowledge of health record documentation guidelines and industry standards.
- Ability to manage priorities, coordinate work, and meet required timeframes.
- Skill in navigating and analyzing health record documentation for compliance.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently (higher grades).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in health information management or related field (or 24 semester hours in health information technology/management) — relevant for GS-5 upward.
- Experience auditing records, using delinquency tracking systems, or supporting quality improvement projects.
- Familiarity with federal documentation/record standards and privacy/release-of-information procedures.
- Certification in health information (e.g., RHIT, RHIA) is a plus.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Salary range: $37,193 - $65,599 per year (range provided by Confidential Client).
- Employment type: Full time.
- Location: Cheyenne, WY (on-site).
Note: Final compensation and grade may depend on education, experience, and hiring grade (GS-4 to GS-7).
Why Work with Confidential Client
Confidential Client is committed to high-quality patient care and accurate health information management. You’ll work with experienced teams, gain exposure to federal healthcare documentation standards, and support essential recordkeeping that enables clinical care, research, and regulatory compliance.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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