Accredited Records Technician Jobs in West Virginia

Job Title: Medical Records Technician Job in MORGANTOWN, WV Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Morgantown, WV Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Medical Records Technician Department: Department Of Justice Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Job Announcement Number: MRG-2010-0015 Salary Range: 40,723.00 - 51,193.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GL-0675-06/06 Promotion Potential: 07 Open Period: Friday, February 19, 2010 to Friday, March 05, 2010 Position Information: Full Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - FCI Morgantown Who May Be Considered: Area of Consideration: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS.Job Summary:Why is it Great to Work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?Do your Career Justice and consider a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  In addition to being regarded as a family and career-oriented agency, the BOP offers a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.  With over 35,000 highly motivated individuals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference.Will the Federal Bureau of Prisons Pay for me to Move?Reimbursement IS NOT authorized for travel and transportation for this position.In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.  If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Major Duties:What are the Major Duties of this Position?Analyzes medical records for completeness, consistency and compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Bureau of Prisons and medical staff requirements. Takes measures to correct deficiencies by notifying the appropriate person. Performs the monthly medical record audit in coordination with the medical staff. Reviews results for any patterns of deficiencies and communicates problems to medical staff. Flags the deficiencies found, maintains accountability of incomplete records and prepares written notifications for corrective action.Processes requests for medical information from outside hospitals, clinics, and physicians. Maintains confidentiality of medical records and information. Prepares required transit forms for all inmates transferred from the facility and coordinates activities with other institution departments and medical staff. Coordinates notification of transfers to other health services departments. Obtains the medical record and reviews it for completeness and accuracy prior to transfer.  Organizes medical information needed for outside medical trips and hospitalizations.Codes, using ICD-9-CM, complicated diagnoses and procedures for discharged inmates. Ensures diagnoses and procedures are supported in the medical record and appropriately reported via Sentry.Establishes medical records for all new admissions to facility; acquires, monitors and accounts for the medical records which accompany those patients transferred in from other BOP institutions.Maintains the Medical Library, including the receipt of materialsand shelf audits. Orders materials including new book catalogkits for the Library. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.Qualifications:How Do I Qualify for this Position? To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:EducationAs a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-5 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.NOTE: If you are using education to qualify, you MUST provide transcripts to receive consideration. The education MUST be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts MUST be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Foreign Education: For information regarding foreigneducation requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and CreditRecognition at the U.S. Department of Education website:http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlORExperienceYou must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in federal service.  Applicants at this level should be familiar with various automated and data systems and have the ability to key and/or code information.  Experience at this level demonstrates technical and administrative support through the ability to review, analyze, code, compile, and extract records data.Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in organizing and checking medical records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Experience in maintaining tracking and suspense systems and experience which requires the coordination and scheduling of appointment to facilitate patient treatment. Experience in performing a variety of administrative duties such as preparing reports, purchase orders, receiving reports, pay vouchers, and medical referrals for treatment.PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience.  Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.  To received credit for such experience, you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held, dates and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position.  Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position.  To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and be rated at least at the acceptable level of each of the listed Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).  CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility: a RIF separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; a certificate of expected separation; other official agency certification that identifies an employee as being likely to be separated by RIF; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.You may mail or fax your proof of eligibility to the address/fax number listed in the contact information section.  Proof of eligibility must be received by the Consolidated Staffing Unit by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, of the closing date of this announcement.How You Will Be Evaluated:Your qualifications for this position will be evaluated based upon information contained in your resume and responses to the vacancy specific questions.  Your resume and responses to

Job Title: Medical Records Specialist Company: Confidential Location: Charleston, WV Description: Full Time Medical Records Specialist needed ASAP: HealthPort Technologies, www.healthport.com is seeking qualified professional for a full-time employee to assist with the electronic processing of requests for copies of medical records at a hospital facility in Charleston, WV. Must have medical records/office and excellent customer service skills. This position is Monday - Friday; day shift. Competitive wages and benefits offered. To apply log on to https://www.healthport. com/careers

Job Title: Medical Records ROI Specialist Company: Location: Charleston, WV Description: HealthPort, a one-source healthcare solutions provider, is currently seeking a qualified professional for a Medical Records ROI Specialist to process medical records requests and provide customer service at a local hospital facility in Charleston, WV. This position is responsible for processing all release of information requests in a timely and efficient manner ensuring accuracy and providing customers with the highest quality product and customer service. Associate must at all times safeguard and protect the patient?s right to privacy by ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to the patient?s medical information and that all releases of information are in compliance with the request, authorization, company policy and HIPAA regulations. This position is Monday - Friday; day shift. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: § Completes release of information requests including retrieving patient?s medical chart and returning chart, scanning medical record accurately and correctly and transmitting daily, according to requests, established procedures, and established standards of quality and productivity. § Date stamps all requests and highlights pertinent data to facilitate processing. § Validates requests and authorizations for release of medical information according to established procedures. § Performs quality checks on all work to assure accuracy of the release, confidentiality, and proper invoicing. § Maintain equipment in excellent operating condition (inside and out) and troubleshoot equipment issues with assistance from the Help Desk department. § Provides excellent customer service by being attentive and respectful; insures understanding of customer request and follows-through as promised; and being proactive in identifying client concerns, or problems. § May receive incoming requests including opening mail, assisting walk-ins and telephone inquiries, and retrieving facsimile inquiries, depending on the needs to the client. § Maintains a neat, clean, and professional personal appearance and observes the dress code established. § Maintains a clean and orderly work area, ensures that records and files are properly stored before leaving area, ensure adequate supplies to meet customer requests. § Maintains working knowledge of the existing state laws and fee structure § Notify District Manager if unable to adhere to daily schedule § Works within scope of position and direction; willingly accepts assignments and is available to take on additional facilities or help out during backlogs § Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HealthPort and client/site policies and procedures, including HIPAA, state/federal regulations related to operations, and labor regulations. § Maintains confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all HealthPort and medical records information including storage and disposal. § Work with privileged information in a conscientious manner while releasing medical records in an efficient, effective, and accurate manner. § Performs other tasks as assigned including but not limited to the requirement to work at facilities in close proximity to your principal place of business as directed by the Service Specialist, Area Manager or District Manager when business needs dictate. Desired Minimum Qualifications: Prior experience in a medical office or medical records department Must know medical terminology Must have strong computer software experience ? general working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required Ability to type 35 words per minute Must be self-motivated, a team player Must have proven customer satisfaction skills Must be able to multi-task Education: High School Diploma (GED) required A minimum of an Associates? Degree in medical records billing/coding desired HOW TO APPLY: Visit http://www.HealthPort.com/careers to complete an application. No soliciting from staffing firms or employment agencies.