Medical Records Specialist — HIPAA & ICD Coding

OPCO Skilled Management; Denton (TX); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

OPCO Skilled Management seeks a Resident Medical Records Coordinator in Denton, TX to maintain and secure resident medical records from admission through discharge, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations and company policies. The role focuses on accurate coding, timely audits, and documentation, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

RHIA or RHIT preferred and at least 2 years of medical records experience in long-term care are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in medical records in skilled nursing facility or healthcare related field.
• Experience with ICD coding preferred.
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology, laws, and regulations, as they pertain to long term care.
• Possess effective communication skills to maintain positive relationship with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and governmental agencies, their representatives and the community.
• Maintain neat, well-groomed and professional appearance.

Aufgaben

• Manage resident health information to ensure records are accurate, current, confidential, and HIPAA/compliant.
• Ensure accurate diagnostic coding to support billing and cash flow.
• Develop procedures for collection, coding, indexing and filing of medical records; perform ICD coding for new admissions.
• Knowledge of federal/state medical records laws; ensure timely compliance; conduct monthly admissions/discharge QA audits.
• Review admissions, discharges, and changes; conduct routine audits to monitor documentation and timeliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

RHIA/RHIT

2+ years experience

ICD coding

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Professional appearance

Jobbeschreibung

OPCO Skilled Management seeks a Resident Medical Records Coordinator in Denton, TX to maintain and secure resident medical records from admission through discharge, ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations and company policies. The role focuses on accurate coding, timely audits, and documentation, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

RHIA or RHIT preferred and at least 2 years of medical records experience in long-term care are desirable.