Responsible for reviewing medical records for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy, ensuring all required documentation is present and authenticated before the record is filed as complete. Assigns deficiencies to responsible providers, performs re-analysis, and supports record completion, coding, release of information, and maintenance of the legal health record.
Key responsibilities include reviewing documentation in electronic and paper medical records, creating charting deficiencies in the deficiency management system, scanning paper records into the electronic system, responding to medical record information requests, identifying duplicate medical record numbers, managing work queues, re-scanning poor-quality documents, contacting physicians and office staff to facilitate record completion, preparing delinquent chart reports, performing monthly chart reviews, providing physician education, and assisting with cross-training and equipment/supply maintenance.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management preferred
Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in a medical office environment required
- Previous experience in medical record analysis or an HIM department strongly preferred
Skills and Qualifications
- Understanding of HIPAA laws
- Ability to decipher physician handwriting
- Proficient computer skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with electronic medical record systems preferred, especially CPSI
- Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced, changing healthcare environment
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Seven paid holidays
- Sick leave and vacation after waiting period
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- 401(k) with employer contribution
Location
Louisiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago