GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Medical Records Data Processor I (DPI), under the direction of the Medical Records (MR) Supervisor, is responsible to comply and enforce the organization and department policies and procedures, the National PACE Association (NPA) standards, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) guidelines. Responsible for data entry, audits and corrections for assigned census panel. Scans, audits and uploads all relevant documents into the EMR systems, assists with the Interval and Assessment (I /A) and the Service Utilization processes. Prepares and audits all external requested medical records in addition to the admission and monthly medical records to Nursing Home and Assisted Living (NH / AL) facilities. Serves as the back-up for the Electronic Progress Note processes. Performs various clerical / secretarial functions, projects and reasonable duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD (EMR) PROGRAMS AND PURGE FILE DOCUMENTATION:
B. SERVICE UTILIZATION REPORT (SUR):
C. INTERVAL AND ASSESSMENT (I / A):
D. MEDICAL RECORD REQUEST, SUBMISSION AND AUDIT PROCESSES:
E. MEETINGS:
F. ADDITIONAL AND DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:
Required Skills
KNOWLEDAGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive medical terminology knowledge.
Strong typing skills, fast, and accurate.
Strong data entry skills.
Strong computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to follow directions, instructions, policies and procedures in any format, including verbal, and written.
Good communication and telephone skills, courteous, and professional.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with staff at all levels.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Certified from an accredited technical/trade school in the medical field required.
Two (2) years of work experience in the medical field preferred.
Electronic health records program experience preferred.
Document scanning experience preferred
KNOWLEDAGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive medical terminology knowledge.
Strong typing skills, fast, and accurate.
Strong data entry skills.
Strong computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Ability to follow directions, instructions, policies and procedures in any format, including verbal, and written.
Good communication and telephone skills, courteous, and professional.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with staff at all levels.