HIM / MEDICAL RECORDS SPEC / TECH

Responsibilities

Medical Records Specialist - La Amistad Behavioral Health Services

La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth. La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. La Amistad believes in building healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers.

Medical Records Specialist, Full-time

Under the supervision of the Health Information Management Director, completes assembling and analysis of psychiatric patient records. Interprets, and reports on compliance of patient psychiatric records. Identifies inaccuracies, inefficiencies and compliance issues related to the health record. Contacts clinicians on behalf of the HIM Director regarding delinquencies and completion of the medical record. flag reports pending clinician signatures. Report findings of non-compliant records to the H.I.M director for medical executive review. Assists in managing the dictation and transcription of all physician evaluations, notes and discharge summaries. troubleshoot and resolve technical issues regarding the transcription electronic medical record system for the physicians. Filing loose documentation in discharged patient records before beginning a full audit. retrieves medical records for management during internal and external audits. Answering inbound phone calls into the Health Information Management Department. Assist Director of HIM with monthly compliance reporting in the MIDAS system.

Qualifications

• Education : Associates Degree in bio sciences, health information management, data analytics or relevant field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience : A minimum of two-years in database management, healthcare data gathering, analyzing, and interpreting areas in an operation or system that needs improvement. Two (2) years of experience in medical record auditing, maintaining mechanisms or systems that are being used to gather, organize, and interpret data to aid in healthcare information management, compliance and performance improvement in a medical facility.
• Skills : Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology. Advanced skill level in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft word and power point. Excellent typing skills required (minimum of 50 words per minutes). Advanced knowledge in performing systematic assessments in the healthcare organization. Advanced knowledge in medical record compliance with payer guidelines, joint commission requirements and corporate policy and procedure. Knowledge performing internal audits, analyzing data, and providing re-education to staff. Exceptional analytical skills. Ability to access and utilize reference material and make decisions upholding departmental policy and procedure. Ability to follow instructions and perform under stress in a productive independent manner. Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
• Physical Requirements : Requires exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally (lift, push, pull) medical records and / or carts. Ability to move briskly and freely about the department and throughout the campus. Must be able to climb on step stool, stoop, crouch, and reach to retrieve and / or file records or documents. Extensive sitting, standing, and walking for approximately two (2) to six (6) hours per day.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
• 401k plan with company match

One of the nation's largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America's Top 500 Public Companies.

Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago : Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.

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