PRN Medical Records Assistant Position Available In St. Martin, Louisiana

PRN Medical Records Assistant Genesis Behavioral Hospital – 3.2

Breaux Bridge, LA Job Details Part-time Estimated:

$22.8K – $28.5K a year 20 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Medical office experience Mid-level RHIT Medical records Computer skills Environmental issues Medical terminology Communication skills Full Job Description Genesis Behavioral Hospital provides inpatient psychiatric services as well as partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs. The hospital is looking for a Medical Records Coordinator works under the direction of an HIM consultant and would be responsible for but not limited to the following: Creates Master Patient Index by entering data from admission face sheet into the computer database Responds to requests for medical records, including legal and court cases, following applicable state and federal laws concerning the confidentiality of medical records. Provides assistance to other departments with creating, updating and distributing documents used as a medical record, following applicable state, federal and company bylaws. Supervise all activities and maintain overall responsibility relative to documentation, usage, retrieval, and storage of all inpatient records. Collects data and maintains ongoing chart deficiency and delinquency lists. Produces monthly statistical report by the second working day of the month. Assures the timely completion, integrity, authenticity, and accessibility of all inpatient medical records Manages on-site medical records storage and prepares/logs charts for transfer to off-site medical records storage. Responsibilities when the Admissions Coordinator is unavailable: Ensures compliance with EMTALA Law, federal and state laws and regulations in the intake and admission process. Coordinates intake process and admissions activity of all patients efficiently, accurately and timely. Verifies patient’s insurance information including benefits, coverage, limits, billing information, etc. Accurately completes all appropriate admission paperwork including obtaining appropriate signatures and reviews information with patient and family. Works in a unified manner with internal staff, including Clinical Liaisons and physicians, to ensure referrals and admissions are handled appropriately and to the benefit of the patient. Maintains accurate referral logs and admission status of all pending admissions Notifies all appropriate departments of census changes, to include admission status, date and time, room changes, transfers, discharges, etc. Qualifications Degree in related field or experience in medical records auditing and maintenance. Background in medical records or healthcare. Attention to detail Basic knowledge of medical record documentation requirements and timelines. Ability to work tactfully and cooperatively with internal and external departments in resolving maintenance or environmental service issues. Broad knowledge is required for this position. Specifically, the ability to integrate information from all disciplines – from admission, nursing, physicians, administration, regulatory agencies and corporate, etc. – is a necessity. Strong problem solving and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Sound computer skills Ability to work flexible hours Maintain current CPR and CPI training

Job Type:

Part-time Ability to

Commute:

Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Breaux Bridge, LA 70517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person