Supervisory Medical Record Administrator - Prescott, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Prescott, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Provides expertise, guidance and direction and has responsibilities relative to providing supervision, administrative support, coordination, and technical assistance in the planning, development and maintenance of an effective, comprehensive, and integrated HIM Program al this Medical Center.

Evaluates Patient Treatment File (PTF) data validation program to include a qualitative review and evaluation of the clinical as well as administrative information reported into the PTF system with analysis and recommendations for corrective action. Responsible for timely and complete submission or all quarterly census patients, and for the PTF abstracts which have a monthly closeout date with an annual hard closeout date for the fiscal year to the Austin Automation Center (AAC) National Patient Care Database (NPCD).
Advises Medical Records Technician (MRTs) in problem areas about quantitative and qualitative analysis of medical records and determines acceptability of content. Consults with physicians and other clinicians regarding record deficiencies as appropriate.
May be required to develop training materials, and continuing education programs. Training programs developed and conducted by employee may include Medical Terminology, Evaluation and Management Code assignment, medical record documentation requirements, Release of Information, Privacy Act and HlPAA instructions. Also provides formal and informal service training and orientation of house staff as well as other members of the health care team regarding medical record functions and quality content.
Priority is given to timely, valid and reliable data sets, documentation, coding for reimbursement, adherence to health information guiding principles, internal and external monitoring and ongoing training for employees.
Incumbent is responsible for determining staffing patterns for the section and reassigning personnel to meet changing conditions. Advises medical staff, management, and others regarding The Joint Commission (TJC). VISN. VA and medical//legal requirements for health records. Identifies unusual trends and potential problems, brings them lo management's attention with plans and recommendations for improved services.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Compressed/Flexible:
Not Authorized

Telework:
Not Authorized

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 000000

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

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Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship:Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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Experience. Three years of creditable experience in the field of medical records that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems demonstrating a knowledge of medical terminology, medical records [procedures, medical coding, or medical, administrative, and legal requirements of health care delivery systems.
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Education. Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, with a major field of study in health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours in health information management or health information technology.

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Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education that equals 100 percent may be used to meet basic requirements. For example, two years above high school from an accredited college or university, with 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management, plus one year and six months of creditable experience that included the preparation, maintenance, and management of health records and health information systems meets an equivalent combination.

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Certification: