Medical Records Processing Specialist

Virginia Health Services is looking for a Medical Records Processing Specialist to join our dedicated team! This will be a Full Time position, located in Newport News, VA!

People say you're high energy, organized, a self-starter, comfortable with technology, and calm under pressure with a smile on your face. If that sounds like you, we'd like to talk to you about our Medical Records Processing Specialist opportunity or what some would call the Air Traffic Controller of Medical Records. This key position is responsible for tracking, pulling, auditing and sending medical records requests from various sources for all lines of business in VHS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors incoming requests received through attorneys, insurance companies, and other
• Tracks and trends medical records requests.
• Processes medical record requests, appeals, etc. within the assigned time frames.
• Provide feedback regarding request volume and potential issues.
• Actively participates and potentially leads process improvement initiatives.
• Assist with facility medical records to include scanning, opening and closing records.
• Abide by HIPAA guidelines while ensuring the confidentiality of PHI.
• General office duties.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promotes and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to perform the above stated essential duties and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Requires working knowledge of applicable industry-based standards.
• Ability to work independently and with stakeholders across the organization.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications.
• Ability to work effectively through various software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience/education in medical record management preferred.
• Strong computer knowledge required.
• Must be able to travel to all facilities with VHS on a limited basis.
• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste and smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
• Education should include one of the following:
  1. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (active/unrestricted license)
  2. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management (RHIA or RHIT)

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:

• Hourly (Non-exempt)
• Four week notice is required for voluntary termination of employment

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200+ employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings account
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.