Entry level medical records Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

International Health and Medical Services delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International Health and Medical Services headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Job Description

This position is contingent on contract award.

International Health and Medical Services is looking for an experienced Medical Records Technician to accurately manage and maintain patient health records, ensuring that all documentation is complete, organized, and compliant with legal and regulatory requirements. This role involves coding medical information for billing purposes, facilitating access to medical records for healthcare providers, and protecting patient confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise to leaders and medical center staff.
• Interpret and apply The Joint Commission standards and medico-legal requirements, current federal codes pertinent to medical records, directives and handbooks pertinent to health information management.
• Utilize coding principles and nomenclature and the MS-DRG system; CPT and E&M rules; medical and procedural terminology; anatomy and physiology, regulations governing confidentiality of medical records; release of information laws and statutes; records management; and any policies.
• Provides training for HIM, clinical and administrative staff on HIM topics.
• Performs quality improvement projects regarding HIM issues.
• Assists in preparing various presentations.
• Perform audits and analyses, prepare and present findings and recommendations to the leaders and medical staff.
• Review, analyze and report HIM performance monitors.
• Advises principal investigators and other clinical staff relating to methodologies of retrieving health care data for specific studies.
• Performs data retrieval for special studies as needed.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative reviews of health record documentation to ensure all patient care data entered in the electronic health record (EHR) is accurate, timely, and completed.
• Adheres to established documentation requirements as outlined by The Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and medical-legal requirements.
• Serve as a liaison in the implementation of automated clinical applications pertaining to the EHR.
• Participate in facility committees and subcommittees related to health information and provides technical advice when necessary.
• Participates in training related to VHA Healthcare Information Systems such as VistA, CPRS and other software packages as they relate to HIM job functions.
• Analyze clinical and administrative processes related to information flow.
• Tests and verifies software packages prior to activation in production mode.
• Coordinates with software developers in the local testing of software.

This list is non-exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements / Certifications :

The ability to greet and deal tactfully with the public.

Education Required :

Physical Requirements :

Other Special Qualifications :

Additional Information

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Compensation :    Min :   $22 / hr    Max :   $25 / hr

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International Health and Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws

International Health and Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.