Medical Records Specialist 2

The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services/Southeastern Mental Health Authority is seeking to fill a Medical Records Specialist 2 position. This position is 1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., (Full time 40 hours). SMHA is a community based mental health agency. The facility serves high risk clients providing critical supports. This includes the chronically homeless population, those discharged from long-term psychiatric hospitalizations, those who have limited skills in independent community living and who are involved in frequent crisis interventions.  Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current/valid Motor Vehicle Operator license.  

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Questions about this recruitment and these required documents should be directed to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services human resources office:  Edra.Knight@ct.gov or (860)262-6946 or (860)859-4653.

In a state medical institution or facility medical records department this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks associated with maintaining medical records and medical records coding activities.

Performs highly technical duties in establishment, retention and maintenance of a filing system of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, medical summaries, abstracts and signed releases of information; ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Title XIX standards; prepares records for clinicians use; analyzes medical records and contents for completeness and quality; prepares medical and statistical reports (patient diagnostic and demographic information, census log, discharge information, etc.); may microfilm medical records; may attend probate court hearings and give testimony; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; knowledge of medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures; knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) medical records standards; knowledge of principles of statistical data tabulation; knowledge of office systems and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports; ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Medical Records Specialist 1 or its equivalent.

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.