Medical Records Specialist

Description

Hours : 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm OR 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

As a Medical Records Specialist, you will:

• Maintain, organize and safeguard electronic and paper medical records for CRF program clients.
• Review records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal, ethical and program standards.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with HIPAA and mental health-specific confidentiality laws.
• Process patient admissions, discharges, transfers and treatment documentation.
• Run reports in EHR to assist program in complying with County requirements, such as productivity and documentation standards.
• Support clinicians and case managers with timely access of medical histories, treatment plans and progress notes.
• Prepare a variety of material such as interoffice communications, correspondence, input data and statistics for tracking and reporting, and reports of a routine or special nature.
• Gather and prepare medical records for CRF QI Department as well as external agencies as requested, such as Social Security Administration and Legal Aid.
• File and retrieve documents such as consent forms, progress notes and discharge summaries. Assist in audits, quality reviews, and other quality evaluations.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans

CRF inspires and mentors the next generation of behavioral health professionals!

Our Intensive Mobile Psychosocial Assertive Community Treatment programs (Downtown IMPACT, IMPACT, Senior IMPACT and South Bay IMPACT) provide intensive, community-based case management services for homeless adults throughout San Diego County. We deliver fully integrated services to clients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as individuals with co-occurring, mental health, and substance disorders.

Our programs utilize the evidence-based practice of Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) to support our clients in the higher level of community care and to assist them in reaching their goals and living a life not dominated by mental illness. Our team is a model of care, providing treatment, rehabilitation, and case management supports.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County's residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Education : High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree (or higher) in health information, Medical Billing, or similar field strongly preferred.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• One year of full-time experience maintaining medical records within the last two years.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, mental health terminology, and mental health documentation standards.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality regulations, especially mental health privacy laws
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Must be able to pass criminal/background clearance