Medical Records Director

The Courtyards at Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Pasadena is seeking a Medical Records Director/Coder to oversee Health Information Management functions and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Health Information Management along with necessary certifications, and display strong communication and organizational skills. A competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits are offered to full-time team members.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

DailyPay option available

Qualifications

• Degree in Health Information Management required.
• Current RHIT/RHIA and CCS/CPC-H certification required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Joint Commission Standards, and UHDDS coding guidelines needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health Information Management functions.
• Review medical records and assign diagnostic codes.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Health Information Management

RHIT or RHIA registration

CCS/CPC-H certification

Job description

Job Highlights

M-F

8a-5p

Position Summary

The Medical Records Director/Coder oversees all Health Information Management functions in accordance with guidelines and regulations. This is a self-directed position which requires the ability to meet deadlines and work quickly in a fast-paced and demanding work area.

Posted Salary Range

USD $17.00 - USD $18.00 /Hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and assign diagnostic and procedure codes for inpatient, outpatient and discharged patient records
• Retrieves clinical information for the purposes of accurate MS-DRG assignment and ensures compliance with federal regulations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Health Information Management, previous related training and experience required
• Current RHIT or RHIA registration and CCS/CPC-H is required.
• Must have a full understanding of HIPAA/ROI regulations and a working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and UHDDS coding guidelines.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with others as a team member, with excellent office and clerical skills, organization and attention to detail required
• Courses/training to include medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and coding and classification systems preferred
• Reliable transportation required

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off Plan
• New Pet Insurance Discount available
• DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
• Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
• In-facility education programs and more!

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets