Coding and Medical Records Specialist

Coding and Medical Records Specialist

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a 194-bed, Eden Alternative certified home where residents, family members, and Care Partners are actively involved in their care decisions and lifestyle choices, creating a supportive home environment. JCMCF was recognized as one of the top 400 nursing homes in the United States in Newsweek's "Best Nursing Homes" rankings for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and US News & World Report for 2025.

As a full-time Coding and Medical Records Specialist, you would be responsible to assist the RN-MDS Coordinator with the coding, documentation and data management, and knowledge and understanding of billing and reimbursement processes for residents at Jackson County Medical Care Facility.

Responsibilities

Coding Systems :

• Proficiency in the standard coding system for diagnoses across healthcare settings.
• Specific knowledge of documentation requirements for long-term care, like those related to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) in SNFs.

Medical Terminology :

Documentation and Data Management :

Billing and Reimbursement :

Demonstrate an understanding of the current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern RAI in long-term care facilities.

Participate in surveys and audits made by authorized government agencies.

Support Eden Alternative principles and resident-centered / directed care.

Requirements

Benefits

Health, Dental and Life Insurance is available on Day 1!

Defined Benefit Pension plan after 8 years of service over a $100,000 value over the course of a lifetime.

Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 a year for approved courses after 6 months of service.

Insurances Products (available for full and part-time Carepartners) :

Job Type : Full-time (Pay is based on years of experience and certifications).

Coding and Medical Records Certification.