Manager of Health Information

Goodwin Living•Falls Church, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The position is primarily responsible for managing the medical records program, resident, and departmental health information to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and maintenance. The position also supports the implementation and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of four years’ progressively responsible experience in Medical Records in a Long-Term Health Care facility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Must have excellent computer skills.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with others.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science Degree in health-related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred.
Medical coding Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates, manages, and maintains a medical record for each resident based on the appropriate regulations for each level of care.
Initiates and maintains the electronic medical record for each resident and assists team members in maintaining and utilizing information contained in the electronic medical record.
Manages resident documentation in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements, including scanning/indexing documents into the electronic record and maintaining legacy paper records as required by retention guidelines.
Manages certification and recertification of all Medicare Part A residents, in accordance with CMS and other regulatory guidelines and applicable facility policies and procedures.
Accurately maintains the daily census, ensuring timely completion.
Monitors the maintenance of health care professional files to ensure applicable credential, malpractice, insurance, and license information is correct and up-to-date. Maintain credentials as current by contacting each practitioner as needed. Responsible for providing each practitioner with the facility Rules and Regulations for Attending Physicians, Medical Practice Agreement (for signature), and Corporate Compliance Agreement.
Assists with the implementation and maintenance of Health Information Services policies and procedures as needed.
Respond to Quality Improvement Organization request for documentation in the event of an appeal.
Maintains census/statistical database on resident information; Accesses and compiles relevant information for report development as needed.
Remains abreast of regulations and pending regulations regarding the proper maintenance and completion of medical records; ensures departmental procedures and processes are in compliance.
Encourages feedback from, maintains relations with, and monitors commitment of providing highest quality service to customers including residents, internal customers, and partners/suppliers.