Medical Records Specialist — Coding, HIPAA & Compliance

Life Care Centers of America; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of South Hill, part of Life Care Centers of America, seeks a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to manage patients’ clinical records, coding, auditing, and record keeping in compliance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with medical records; prior experience preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a focus on accuracy and team collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Audit and complete ongoing reviews of patients’ clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance.
• Maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing system.
• Apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare; use ICD 10 CM coding.
• Understand HIPAA requirements; communicate with physicians and nursing staff; maintain confidentiality.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ICD 10 CM coding

HIPAA

Confidentiality

Job description

Life Care Center of South Hill, part of Life Care Centers of America, seeks a Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) to manage patients’ clinical records, coding, auditing, and record keeping in compliance with all laws and Life Care standards.

The role requires a high school diploma and familiarity with medical records; prior experience preferred. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential, with a focus on accuracy and team collaboration.