Medical Records Specialist: Auditing, Coding & Compliance

Life Care Centers of America; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to support patient clinical records, coding, auditing, and records management in compliance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and prefers prior medical records experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in complex EMR systems. Join a respected post-acute care provider in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior medical records experience preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements.
• Effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel.
• Demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.

Skills

Legal compliance

Communication

ICD-10 coding

HIPAA compliance

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Complex software systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical records experience (preferred)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to support patient clinical records, coding, auditing, and records management in compliance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and prefers prior medical records experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in complex EMR systems. Join a respected post-acute care provider in a collaborative setting.