Medical Records Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Job Summary:
The Medical Records Specialist is responsible to oversee and monitor the participant file known as the Medical Record. This is a part time position working approximately 20 hours per week.

Credentials, Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Must be able to follow direction and work independently in completion of projects with minimal direction.
A high school or GED diploma and two years office or clerical experience, or technical diploma, or Associates Degree.
Fulfill credentialing requirements per agency policy.
Possess good communication skills both written and oral.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated skills in use of computer. Prefer use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and database programs.
Essential Functions:

Maintain participant files according to agency policies, contract and funder's requirements, Joint Commission, Medicaid and HIPAA required as well as pertinent additional regulations.Enter the Functions here. Click to add another
Responsible for establishing the Participant File and the accurate, timely integration of documents in the chart.
Review and file accordingly in Participant File, all information pertinent to the care of the participant.
Coordinate all requests for charts and participant information in maintaining the confidentiality, security, and integrity of the Medical Records.
Perform reviews of Medical Records as per the quality management schedule.
Follow-up with the staff and supervisors to ensure that quality standards are maintained.
Identify and document problems and provide follow-up to staff and monitor timely completion of corrective action.
Performance Standards:

Maintain complete and accurate files.
Ensure timely response of requests for information from participant files.
Ensure all requests for participant files have met criteria of completing Release of Information/Authorization.
Effectively collaborate with lines of services to audit charts and identify delinquencies and corrective action in a timely manner.
Improve functions of the Management Information System as it pertains to Medical Records to ensure improvements through the CQI process.
Promote a positive image of Volunteers of America of Florida.
Maintain compliance with regulations, funders, and agency policy.
Maintain the participant files in the Medical Records area to uphold the integrity, security, and confidential nature of its contents.
Normal Working Hours and Conditions:

Approximately 24 hours per week as negotiated and scheduled.
Occasional weekend or evening as required.
Some travel may be required.
Rate of Pay:
This is an hourly position with an entry level rate of 12.53 per hour.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills.

It is the policy of Volunteers of America of Florida, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, to recruit, hire and promote to all job classifications without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other protected class.

We are a drug-free workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.