Job Description

We are looking for a Medical Records Specialist to work full-time in our clinic. Under leadership of the Department Leader, files, locates, logs, retrieves and delivers medical records as assigned. Supervises the medical records workflow and insures that the clinic is compliant with all state and federal laws as it pertains to medical records and HIPPA compliance.

Our Mission: Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

About Us: Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital,

Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic,

Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility,

Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce,

Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business.

We strive to be progressive, dependable and knowledgeable, while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to the residents of northwest Kansas.

Location: 100 E College Ave, Colby, Ks

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do:

• Manage incoming and outgoing medical record requests.
• Maintain accurate and orderly files.
• Ensure that EMR is producing required records and reports.
• Enforce consistent procedures are being used by all staff that enter medical information in the EMR.
• Understand the requirements that need to be met under the meaningful use standards as applied to Medicare and Medicaid.
• Assist in the development of our EMR to produce reports that demonstrate our compliance with the aforementioned standards.
• Manage medical record invoices, including mailing out invoices, following up on payments not received, and logging all payments received.
• Scan medical record information in to the clinic\xe2\x80\x99s information system.
• Link digital documents to patient\xe2\x80\x99s electronic medical record.
• Manage incoming faxes to ensure they are linked appropriately according to HIPAA and RHC regulations.
• Complete other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, trouble shooting and maintaining medical records portion of the software system.

What You Bring To The Table:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a medical office and a knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
• Possess interpersonal skills needed to function in a "team" setting
• Able to use ten-key adding machine, possesses computer skills.
• Able to type 45-60 words per minute.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Ability to sort and file material correctly by alphabetic or numeric system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public.
• Able to follow instructions with a minimum of supervision.

To Be Successful Within Our Organization You Will:

• Be a self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintains professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Available Benefits:

Medical, dental and vision insurance available

Pre-Tax and Roth Contributions

• Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
• Regular and matching contributions after one-year and 1,000 hours worked

Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Full-time coverage - equal to two times employees annual income
• Part-time coverage - one-time annual income

Differential and Certification Pay

• Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay

Other Benefits

• Paid time off
• On-site child care services
• Funeral leave
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Group Insurance
• Discounted membership rate for EagleMed
• Many More!

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Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for CMCI to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either CMCI or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of CMCI has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.

If you need assistance to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process, please notify the Human Resources Department (785) 460-4842. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner.

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