Lead Medical Records & Coding Specialist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi seeks a knowledgeable professional to lead the medical records section, ensure proper coding, and maintain data quality across the department.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with other units, and training physicians and nurses on chart documentation. A health information degree and coding credentials are required, with substantial experience in hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration (HIA) or HIT from AHIMA/CAHIIM-accredited program.
• Six months of coding/abstracting experience in a healthcare setting.
• CCS/CPC/CMBS certification plus one year of coding/abstracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises medical record specialists and other staff.
• Plans, assigns and reviews the work of medical records personnel.
• Coordinates work with other units in the department.
• Provides technical advice on record systems and nomenclature.
• Instructs physicians and nurses on chart documentation requirements.
• May code clinical records and analyze records for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepares periodic reports and statistics.
• Coordinates comparative studies by healthcare setting and services.
• Assists in selecting records for medical research and responds to information inquiries.
• Supports data quality initiatives and litigation-related record handling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medical coding

Medical records

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Information Administration or HIT

High school diploma or equivalent

CCS/CPC/CMBS certification

3 years coding/abstracting experience

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals Jacobi seeks a knowledgeable professional to lead the medical records section, ensure proper coding, and maintain data quality across the department.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with other units, and training physicians and nurses on chart documentation. A health information degree and coding credentials are required, with substantial experience in hospital settings.