Medical Records Director

Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$18–$21.75 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Anatomy, Auto Insurance, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Clinical Information, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG), Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Compliance Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Information Management, Maintain Compliance, Medical Coding, Medical Records, Medical Terminology, Medical Treatment, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Payroll Tax, Physiology, Property Insurance, Purchasing/Procurement, Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Return on Investment (ROI), Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
6 days ago
Position Summary:

The Medical Records Director/Coder oversees all Health Information Management functions in accordance with guidelines and regulations. This is a self-directed position which requires the ability to meet deadlines and work quickly in a fast-paced and demanding work area.

Posted Salary Range: USD $18.00 - USD $21.75 /Hr. Wage Commensuration: The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Reviews medical records and assign diagnostic and procedure codes for inpatient, outpatient and discharged patient records
  • Retrieves clinical information for the purposes of accurate MS-DRG assignment and ensures compliance with federal regulations
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Degree in Health Information Management, previous related training and experience required
  • Current RHIT or RHIA registration and CCS/CPC-H is required.
  • Must have a full understanding of HIPAA/ROI regulations and a working knowledge of Joint Commission Standards and UHDDS coding guidelines.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work with others as a team member, with excellent office and clerical skills, organization and attention to detail required
  • Courses/training to include medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, and coding and classification systems preferred
  • Reliable transportation required
Benefits:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan
  • New Pet Insurance Discount available
  • DailyPay option available! – Get your pay, when you need it.
  • Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
  • Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families) 
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available – payroll deduction!
  • In-facility education programs and more!
EOE Statement:

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

About the Company

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Terra Bella Health and Wellness Suites