Records Specialist Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Mississippi is seeking a Records Specialist Team Lead for the Mississippi State Veterans Homes System in Jackson, MS. This full-time role supervises the health information management unit, overseeing coding, data entry, and secure release of records to authorized parties.

Candidates should have extensive medical records experience and relevant certifications (RHIA/RHIT/CCA/CCS/CPC variants). Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 6-8 years of relevant experience with 4-6 years of medical records experience.
• Certification in RHIA, RHIT, CCA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, or CPC-P may be required or preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; ability to work in a team.

Responsabilités

• Supervises the health information management unit activities in a state facility.
• Ensures accurate classification and coding of diagnoses and services per ICD/DSM guidelines.
• Manages release of patient information in compliance with laws and facility policy.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Formation

RHIA

RHIT

CCA

CCS

CCS-P

CPC

CPC-H

CPC-P

Description du poste

Records Specialist Team Lead in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$29,574.84 - $36,624.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9215-0733-20261014H

0733 - MS STATE VETERANS HOMES SYSTEM

Opening Date

10/14/2026

10/21/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$29,574.84

$36,624.00

About the Agency

Mississippi Veteran Affairs mission is to honor veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. For more information about the position, contact the Division of Human Resources at [e-mail]

This is a time limited position. This position is located at our new State Veterans Home located in Jackson , MS. Supervisory Patient Records position accountable for professional, administrative, and supervisory work directing the activities of a health information management unit in a state facility. Facilitates classification and coding of diagnoses and services to ensure adherence to the most current edition of the International Classification of Diseases Manual or the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders coding systems; enters data into state-wide computer system. Supervises the authorized release of patient and client information to individuals, family members, hospitals, physicians, attorneys, and others; ensures compliance with federal laws, state statutes, and facility policy prior to the release of such information; and supervises the tracking of all such requests.

What you'll need to be Successful

Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 6-8 years of relevant experience with 4-6 years of medical records experience. Appointing authority may require certification in any one of the following: Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT);Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Coding Specialist – Physician-based (CCS-P); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H); or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P).

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201