Clinical Records Technician I

Clinical Records Technician I
Full-Time, On-Site in Bremerton, WA
Hiring Range: $20.27 – $24.83 Per Hour
Benefits at a Glance
Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)
Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is hiring a Clinical Records Technician I to support managing and protecting health information across the organization. This position helps ensure clinical records are maintained accurately and handled in accordance with regulatory requirements. The role supports timely access to health information while helping safeguard confidentiality and record integrity. If you're committed to supporting quality care through accurate health information management and excellent customer service, we welcome your application.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Respond to phone calls, emails, customer service requests, and workflow priorities as part of the Health Information Services team.
• Process requests for obtaining and releasing information from the medical record while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Review authorization forms to ensure required elements are complete and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Review records for third-party and other applicable information before processing disclosures or records requests.
• Complete disclosure logging and billing procedures accurately and within required timelines.
• Respond appropriately to subpoenas, court orders, and other legal requests.
• Maintain knowledge of privacy regulations and adjust procedures as directed.
• Utilize record storage systems to collect, scan, classify, store, and retrieve information.
• Process edit and delete requests and identify, correct, or report system errors.
• Send, receive, and enter treatment authorizations.
• Complete required paperwork, correspondence, reports, data entry, and database management activities.
• Maintain proficiency in the electronic medical record and other software systems used by KMHS