Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)

Life Care Centers of America; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of South Hill, a 5-star CMS rated facility in Washington, is seeking a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to manage patients’ clinical records, coding, auditing, and record management in full compliance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma (medical records experience preferred), the ability to communicate with physicians and staff, and proficiency with complex software systems.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of state and federal documentation laws and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Audit and maintain patients’ clinical records; ensure documentation accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain filing systems for current, overflow, and discharged records.
• Apply ICD-10-CM coding and understanding of HIPAA requirements.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel; work on an interdisciplinary team.
• Understand LTC payment systems, including Medicare; ensure proper documentation and billing.

Skills

Medical records

HIPAA compliance

Coding

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Medical coding software

Medicare billing knowledge

Job description

Life Care Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report "Best Nursing Homes" due to our excellent standing and ratings for the past several years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in 2016 and specializes in Short-Term Skilled Care. Come and join a great team in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitive salaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate and dynamic individuals to come and join our great team.
Job Type: Full-Time
Wage Range: $21-$23

Schedules Available

PRN/ON-CALL- Day, Evening or Weekend
FT Day

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's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer