Medical Records Specialist 2 (Office/On-SIte) - #251124-5619CL-001

State of Connecticut•Norwich, CT

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is now hiring for a Medical Records Specialist 2 to join their team! HIGHLIGHTS FACILITY: Southeastern Mental Health Authority (SMHA) LOCATION: 401 West Thames Street, Building 301, Norwich, CT UNIT: Quality Management SCHEDULE: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week, First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm POSITION NUMBER: 97751 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Medical Records Specialist 1 or its equivalent.
Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing and managing records in compliance with State Privacy Laws
Experience working with electronic records and Joint Commission Standards
Experience with auditing procedures and quality control measures
Experience in Health Information Management Chart Analysis and reporting
Experience in Excel
Experience utilizing organizational and interpersonal skills while managing multiple and simultaneous responsibilities to support care, billing and compliance with healthcare regulations

Responsibilities

Timely processing of requests/disclosures of protected health information and necessary tracking in electronic health record and required excel and access databases used operationally in Health Information Management at SMHA
Creating and maintaining client records, including electronic health records (EHR) and paper files of active and discharged records
Regularly performing admission, concurrent and discharge audits of clinical records to assess the accuracy and completeness of medical records and carrying out analysis of audit results and report preparation
Tracking required documentation completion and verifying accuracy of client records in Electronic Health Record for the purpose of enhancing quality and billing of services
Carrying out record maintenance, retention, archiving and storage and ensure compliance with medical record retention policies and disposal procedures
Ensuring strict adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to maintain patient confidentiality
Ensuring the security and integrity of electronic records
Generating reports on medical record activities, including tracking requests, record volume and turnaround times
Processing for processing of subpoenas and court orders, at the direction of Quality Director
Participating in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities and ensuring record keeping functions are in accordance with Joint Commission Standards