Medical Records Technician (PRN)

Customer Value Partners; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

H&W benefits

Job summary

Customer Value Partners (CVP) seeks PRN-Medical Records Technicians to back up our CDI team at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr.

VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. You will collaborate with the CDI Nursing Advisor to ensure clinical documentation integrity for inpatient and outpatient services. Responsibilities include analyzing records, generating provider queries, developing the CDI program, and establishing SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• AHIMA, AAPC, or ACDIS certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years as a CDI Specialist.
• US citizenship and eligibility for Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review health records to identify documentation improvement opportunities.
• Generate queries to clinicians to clarify clinical documentation.
• Develop the facility's CDI program for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Focus on inpatient cases and outpatient abstracts.
• Create SOPs, workflows, and templates per current standards.
• Update SNOMED-CT terminology in line with ICD-10-CM codes.
• Reconcile code or MS-DRG discrepancies and conduct program evaluation.
• Monitor CDI metrics and deliver periodic reports.

Skills

Medical terminology

Coding principles

Healthcare documentation standards

Clinical documentation integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VistA/CPRS

Job description

Overview

CVP is seeking PRN-Medical Records Technicians to provide back up coverage for our team at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN. This position will work collaboratively with the CDI Nursing Advisor to ensure clinical documentation integrity for both inpatient and outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze health records to identify documentation improvement opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Generate and communicate queries to healthcare providers to clarify clinical documentation
• Develop the facility's CDI management program encompassing both inpatient and outpatient billable and non-billable services
• Focus on inpatient cases (patient treatment files/PTFs) and outpatient abstracts
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow processes, and templates consistent with current standards
• Implement an improvement plan focused on updating problem lists or Scientific Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terminologies (SNOMED-CT) consistent with ICD-10 CM code sets
• Participate in reconciliation activities to review discrepancies in code or MS-DRG assignments
• Conduct program evaluation and performance improvement activities
• Monitor and report on key CDI metrics, including query rates, response rates, and impact measures
• Generate and deliver periodic reports (weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly) as required
• Participate in collaborative meetings with healthcare teams and administrators

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance
• Bachelor's degree
• Current certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS)
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding principles, and healthcare documentation standards
• Experience with electronic health record systems like VistA/CPRS preferred
• Understanding of MS-DRG assignment, coding guidelines, and clinical documentation requirements
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission, CMS regulations, and VHA directives related to health information management

Clinic Hours

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Contract

10/1/2025 - 9/30/2027

Pay Rate

$32.37/hr

H&W Benefits

$5.09/hr (Can opt for cash in lieu of benefits)

Location

Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center, 116 North Pauline Street, Memphis, TN 38104

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation.

CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.

At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.