Medical Records Technician (Multiple Vacancies)
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is
seeking a Medical Records Technician in the Health Information
Management of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. On an
ongoing basis, the Medical Records Technician enforces security and
ensures the accessibility of clinical information/records. Plays a
key role in the chart completion process by possessing a thorough,
up-to-date knowledge of internal recordkeeping standards. Completes
all requests for information which includes disability, insurance,
other organizations and individuals requests for information.
Assists UBHC staff with the completion of chart deficiencies. Among
the key duties of this position are the following: Processes all
release within five (5) days of receipt. Thoroughly reviews and
verifies the authenticity of all written requests for patient
information submitted by various organizations, as observed by
Manager. Responds to Social Security Disability ( SSD ) requests
and sends patient records via the disability portal/fax/mail.
Professionally and courteously interacts with patients and their
families, providing them with accurate and thorough information
about the release of information process as observed by the
Manager. Accurately performs clerical duties (i.e., typing, data
entry, photocopying, etc.), associated with processing releases as
observed by Manager. Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health
Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of
evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for
children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey.
UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and
support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and
education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health
care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites
throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include:
inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis
stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and
case management, supportive housing, supported employment,
prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a
licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention
helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military,
teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective
service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had
24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual
callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary
mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of
Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering
16,000 trainings each year. Preferred Qualifications Working
knowledge of terminal digit filing processes. Bilingual skills
(English/Spanish) preferred
Keywords: Rutgers University, Brentwood , Medical Records Technician (Multiple Vacancies), Healthcare , Piscataway, New York
