Medical Records Specialist - Skilled Nursing & Compliance

Lovington Healthcare; Lovington (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a Health Information Records Coordinator to maintain resident medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations, HIPAA, and facility policy. You will oversee records from pre-admission to post discharge, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Key duties include accurate ICD coding to support billing, monthly audits, and ensuring records are complete, timely, and compliant.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in medical records in skilled nursing facility or healthcare field.
• Experience with ICD coding preferred.
• Knowledgeable of medical terminology, laws, and regulations related to long-term care.
• Effective communication with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and agencies.
• Maintain neat, well-groomed and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage resident health information to ensure records are accurate, complete, current, confidential, and compliant with regulations.
• Ensure accurate and current diagnostic coding to maximize billing and improve cash flow.
• Establish procedures for collection, coding, indexing, and filing/retrieving of medical records; perform ICD coding; create records for new admissions.
• Know and apply federal/state laws regarding medical records; maintain records timely; perform monthly audits on admissions, discharge, and QA.
• Review admissions, discharges, change of condition, and other records; monitor documentation and physician visits for compliance.
• Other duties may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

RHIA/RHIT

Medical records

ICD coding

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Job description

Lovington Healthcare is seeking a Health Information Records Coordinator to maintain resident medical records in accordance with state and federal regulations, HIPAA, and facility policy. You will oversee records from pre-admission to post discharge, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Key duties include accurate ICD coding to support billing, monthly audits, and ensuring records are complete, timely, and compliant.