Medical Records Specialist: Coding, Compliance & Audits

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to manage patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prior medical records experience preferred. You will coordinate with physicians and nursing staff, ensuring accurate documentation and confidentiality in a post-acute setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior medical records experience preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to health information documentation and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately audit and complete ongoing reviews of patients' clinical records for documentation and performance compliance.
• Maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systems.
• Apply understanding of LTC payment systems, including Medicare.
• Use ICD-10-CM coding for records and coding accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel.
• Participate as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain professionalism and adherence to Life Care's policies and procedures.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Life Care Centers of America is seeking a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to manage patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prior medical records experience preferred. You will coordinate with physicians and nursing staff, ensuring accurate documentation and confidentiality in a post-acute setting.