Medical Records Specialist 2

Job DetailJob Title:Medical Records Specialist 2Department:70022-UMG-Health Information MgmtLocation:FarmingtonFTE%:1Shift1stSearch #:2027-068Closing Date:09/11/2026Recruiter:O'Donnell, Lorin E.Additional Links:This position is covered by the NP-3 Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current NP-3 Contract.This position is in salary group CL-18; click here to review the current CL Pay PlanThis position is part of a classified Bargianing Unit. The benefits are:Why UConn HealthUConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.This class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks associated with maintaining medical records and medical records coding activities.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Works under the limited supervision of a Medical Records Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:May lead lower-level employees as assigned.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:Performs highly technical duties in establishment, retention and maintenance of a filing system of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, medical summaries, abstracts and signed releases of information;Ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Title XIX standards;Prepares records for clinicians use;Analyzes medical records and contents for completeness and quality;Prepares medical and statistical reports (patient diagnostic and demographic information, census log, discharge information, etc.);May microfilm medical records;May attend probate court hearings and give testimony;Performs related duties as required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;Knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy;Knowledge of medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures;Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) medical records standards;Knowledge of principles of statistical data tabulation;Knowledge of office systems and procedures;Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;Ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports;Ability to utilize computer software.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE:One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Medical Records Specialist 1 or its equivalent.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience collaborating with form sponsors to ensure Medical Record Form Committee recommendations are completed prior to implementation.Experience maintaining and updating a forms inventory and coordinating the submission of new forms to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage form lifecycle processes from development through implementation.SCHEDULE; Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.