EMR & Chart Audit Specialist

Newportnewsbhc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Newport News Behavioral Health Center is seeking a records compliance professional to manage medical records, ensure regulatory alignment, and oversee EMR documentation for adolescent behavioral health care in a structured residential setting.

The role focuses on audits, information release processing, and maintaining organized documentation to support licensing and DMAS requirements.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Business field is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid billing and previous experience in medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs weekly audits on 100% of all open charts concurrently to ensure that the medical records documentation meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies.
• Scan confidential medical forms and attach supporting documentation to patient records.
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests in accordance with applicable confidentiality and compliance requirements.
• Create and organize medical record storage folders.
• Maintain and manage the department filing system.
• Collect, scan, and upload documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Develop and implement a system to evaluate whether education and in-service training initiatives are improving staff documentation practices.
• Gather required patient documentation and use charting systems to accurately scan materials into the appropriate patient record.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Business

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Newport News Behavioral Health Centeris a 108 bed intensive and highly structured residential treatment for psychiatric and behavioral health needs of adolescent males and females ages 11-18yrs. Newport News has an on-site certified school, therapists, and vocational programming. Newport News, VA is a beautiful seaside city, rich in maritime history and conveniently located to DC and other major North Eastern cities.

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the content of the clinical notes pertaining to patient care, treatment, and services is in compliance with all licensing and DMAS regulations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs weekly audits on 100% of all open charts concurrently to ensure that the medical records documentation meet the requirements of the regulatory agencies.
• Scan confidential medical forms and attach supporting documentation to patient records.
• Process Release of Information (ROI) requests in accordance with applicable confidentiality and compliance requirements.
• Create and organize medical record storage folders.
• Maintain and manage the department filing system.
• Collect, scan, and upload documentation into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Develop and implement a system to evaluate whether education and in-service training initiatives are improving staff documentation practices.
• Gather required patient documentation and use charting systems to accurately scan materials into the appropriate patient record.

Newport News Behavioral Health offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Business field is preferred. High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of Virginia Medicaid billing and previous experience in medical records preferred.

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