Medical Records Associate- Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains confidentiality of all patient records.
• Reviews medical records for completeness.
• Maintains and utilizes a variety of health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems.
• Mails, delivers and retrieves all medical records requiring signatures to the appropriate person and in a timely manner.
• Initiate all required forms upon admission and discharge and obtain any required signatures if applicable.
• Log physician orders, plans of care, recertification, certification of terminal illness (CTI), Medicaid forms and other necessary forms as applicable upon sending and receiving into logbook.
• Works directly with Manager of Program Integrity and the agency billing officer to gather, collect and correct all records relative to billing needs.
• Reports to Manager of Program Integrity all legal inquiries and requests for any agency legal information.
• Prepares all patient rosters for IDT team meetings and attends all IDT meetings.
• Responsible for filing, opening and closing of patient medical records in a timely manner.
• Operates computer to process, store, and retrieve health information.
• Assists Manager of Program Integrity in special studies or research, as needed.
• The Associate will insure compliance with all local, state, federal and industry guidelines.
• The Associate will report to the Manager of Program Integrity/Compliance Officer any incident of perceived fraud, abuse and or waste.

Location: Bryan, Texas

Shift: Full-time, Monday through Friday

Benefits : Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 403b Retirement, PTO Accrual, HSA, Life Insurance, and more!

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
• Working knowledge of computer system
• Able to effectively problem solve and possess decision-making skills.
• Demonstrates qualities of ethics and integrity.
• Able to work with staff efficiently and cost effectively.
• Active communication skills and excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrates qualities of dependability and reliability.
• Willingness to devote additional time and effort to the position when indicated.