Health Information (Medical Records) Manager Montgomery County Emergency Services, Inc. - 2.7 Norristown, PA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $65,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Medical office experience Bachelor's degree Attention to detail Organizational skills Health information management Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Responsible for organizing, planning and managing the patient medical records system for Montgomery County Emergency Service (MCES), a Joint Commission accredited inpatient Psychiatric Hospital. Responsibilities Maintain patient medical record system for the hospital in accordance with the policies of the hospital as well as The Joint Commission (TJC), Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Department of Health (DOH), Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS), State and Federal law and other regulatory agencies. Participate in surveys through pre-survey preparation, printing charts for review, interviews, and follow-up reports as scheduled. Conduct chart audits to assure that all appropriate documentation is included in the medical record and that the content is complete and accurate, has sufficient detail to reflect the treatment and services provided, the patient's course through treatment, the goals of treatment, and to support billing and coding functions. Maintain patient confidentiality and patient privacy in accordance with regulatory agencies. Supervise staff, organize and plan the work of the department on a daily basis, providing guidance and oversight. Process all patient information telephone calls and messages, as well as written requests/releases for patient information as received. Provide consultation to department heads regarding organization, maintenance and content of patient record system as needed. Serve as custodian of patient records in response to subpoenas and court orders as needed. Participate in the improvements and ongoing configuration of the electronic health record, including being a member of the Avatar EHR Committee. Interface with Coders and assure that all pertinent charts are appropriately coded. Participate in the Revenue Cycle and with Compliance as needed and requested. Develop and maintain the policy/procedure manual for the department on an annual basis. Inform the clinicians/supervisors of revisions. Maintain knowledge of current healthcare privacy laws, health information regulations, and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance. Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or equivalent required. A minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience and/or training in medical records within a hospital or healthcare setting preferred. Will consider any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required. Proficiency in using EHR systems, EMR/EHR management tools, and Microsoft Office applications for documentation and reporting purposes. Experience with both electronic and paper charting required. Strong knowledge of healthcare privacy protection laws, health regulation policies, and clinical confidentiality standards. Familiarity with medical coding procedures, revenue cycle management, and medical terminology. Excellent organizational skills, effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well with others. Prior experience in medical office settings or healthcare facilities is highly desirable.

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Pay:

$60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Medical Records:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person