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MEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR (NON-NURSE)Old Hickory, TNAPPLY NOWMEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR (NON-NURSE)Life Care Center of Old Hickory VillagePosition type:Full-timeShift:40 hoursPosition SummaryThe MEDICAL RECORDS DIRECTOR (NON-NURSE) maintains the patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and providing pertinent staff education regarding recordkeeping procedures. Serves as the designated Privacy Officer for the facility in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Must possess a bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must be credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) OR as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) OR have a degree in a health related field with extensive training and demonstrated competence in the HIM field
Must have training in post-acute care health information management
Specific Job Requirements
Must demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems
Must have functional knowledge in field of practice
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post-acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: medical coding,, auditing,, clinical records,, privacy official responsibilities,, supervisory responsibilities,, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care'sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions
Must be able to audit and complete ongoing review of all patients' clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
Must be able to maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systems
Must serve as the facility's Privacy Officer for HIPAA compliance
Must understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
Must be able to use ICD-10-CM coding
Must be able to use CPT/HCPCS coding systems
Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
Must be able to interview, hire, train, evaluate, counsel, and supervise medical records staff
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits for Full-Time Associates
medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability coverage
401(k)
paid vacation, sick days and holidays
An Equal Opportunity EmployerLCAD 140482Old Hickory, TNAPPLY NOW
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