We are seeking a detail-oriented Supervising Medical Records Specialist to join our team.
Duties:
Under general supervision of the Associate Director, with moderate latitude for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, the Supervising Medical Record Specialist will be responsible for performing, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Supervise Associate Medical Record Specialists and activities required for Outpatient encounter coding. Activities include, but are not limited to:
a) Diagnostic and Procedural coding, based on physician documented statements, according to both CPT, HCPCS II and ICD-10 code guidelines.
b) Work distribution and follow-up.
c) Daily reconciliation of all non or mis-coded encounter data.
d) Interaction with physicians and other health care professionals to gain and elicit maximum documentation of their medical practice.
e) Oversee staff performance (through the Performance Appraisal process) for task knowledge, accuracy, completeness and meeting performance standards.
(2) Serve as Finance liaison to Ambulatory Surgery Administration and staff to resolve coding related issues.
(3) Provide new ASU coders training when required.
(4) Analyze chart documentation to ascertain compliance with various regulatory agency and hospital requirements.
(5) Prepare monthly financial statistical reports relating to unit activities.
(6) Assist with the development and implementation of any new procedures determined necessary.
(7) Perform other assignments as may be deemed necessary and appropriate.
Activities include, but are not limited to:
- Diagnostic and Procedural coding, based on physician documented statements, according to both CPT, HCPCS II and ICD-10 code guidelines.
Qualifications:
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Coding Certificate from a community college setting.
CCS preferred, but CCS eligible considered.
Must have Two (2) years Ambulatory Surgery coding experience required.
Must have college level courses in Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Disease Pathology and one full year ICD-10-CM Coding and CPT.
Must possess good interpersonal skills to communicate and discuss cases with medical and nursing staff, and members of the Medical Records /Finance (Revenue Cycle) team.
Must be computer literate and have working knowledge of 3M encoder software.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,516.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Medical records: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10016 (Required)
Work Location: In person