Medical Records Coding Manager supervises and trains a team of medical coders to ensure medical records are coded with accuracy and completeness. Ensures medical records coding operations follow the latest guidelines and compliance standards. Being a Medical Records Coding Manager maintains required documentation and confidentiality of patient records. Implements processes for coding operations that support the needs of other healthcare partners. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Manager develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the latest ICD and CPT coding versions and ensures coders receive updates and training on classification or guideline changes. Is a certified medical coder and the exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Depending on the setting typically requires the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification. May additionally have the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Medical Records Coding Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Medical Records Coding Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Full Time Medical Records Postion Available.
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Position Summary:
Responsible for maintaining health information, medical supplies, and inventory information. Provides coverage answering phones and greeting visitors. The LPN/RN holding this position is delegated the responsibility for carrying out the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with current existing federal and state regulations and established company policy and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
1. Organizes files and maintains medical records daily and upon discharge
2. Cleans and Maintains chart dividers and binders
3. Rotates medical records annually and tags for shredding according to facility destruction policy
4. Audits physician visits and notifies physician of required visits
5. Maintains file cabinets, copies, orders, and stocks all forms as needed
6. Prepares envelopes for mailing to physicians
7. Tracks returns of telephone orders, reviews for signature and date and files in medical records
8. Faxes and retrieves faxes for the nursing department and distributes to appropriate individual
9. Prepares admission/re-admission chart packets
10. Audits charts to ensure proper order and complete information as necessary
11. Audits discharge records to ensure all discharge records are complete before filing
12. Prepares resident hall roster and distributes
13. Photocopies as necessary
14. Greets, assist, and directs residents as necessary and providers personally and by phone.
15. Photocopies under the direction of HIPAA privacy office, any records required to be sent for insurance, legal or other purposes
16. Maintains resident confidentiality
17. Any other duties assigned by Administrative Staff
Education/Experience :
Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have at least 1 year of medical records experience. Medical Records Certification preferred. Must meet health assessment requirements , including two stage Mantoux skin test and one-step annually thereafter.
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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