Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Part-Time Medical Records Assistant to support documentation, coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with applicable laws and Life Care standards. The role requires attention to confidentiality and effective communication with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and preferred prior medical records experience, along with knowledge of state and federal documentation regulations and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior medical records experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal legal requirements for documentation, confidentiality, and health information.

Responsibilities

• Audit and complete reviews of patients' clinical records for documentation compliance.
• Maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing system.
• Understand LTC payment systems, including Medicare.
• Apply ICD-10-CM coding.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Provide excellent patient service and work in a team setting.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

HIPAA knowledge

Medical records auditing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication with physicians

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EHR systems

ICD-10-CM coding

Job description

Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 24 Pay Rate Minimum: 22 Shift: Days

Position Summary

The Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) assists with patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior medical records experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information
• Effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
• Demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems
• Functional knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care'sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Accurately audit and complete ongoing reviews of all patients' clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
• Accurately maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing system
• Understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
• Apply the use of ICD 10 CM coding
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language