Introduction
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks qualified individuals for the position of MEDICAL RECORDS SPECIALIST 1 within the Administrative & Support Services Division. POSITION # CV 118981. This position is located in Addiction Services, Middletown, CT and will also cover Blue Hills Hospital in Hartford, CT. This is a full-time, forty (40) hours per week position. The Schedule is, as follows: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please ensure that your application is complete. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
If selected for further consideration, State Employees may be required to provide their last two (2) Service Ratings and Non-State Employees may be required to provide two (2) Letters of Reference.
Questions regarding this Position should be directed to Deb Robinson, DMHAS HR, (860) 262-5819 or Deborah.A.Robinson@ct.gov.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state medical institution or facility this class is accountable for supervising the administration and maintenance of all medical records and supervision of Medical Records Specialists and other clerical support staff engaged in the quality assurance and technical review of medical records.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; provides technical training and assistance in medical records procedures to subordinates and other hospital personnel; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; designs and supervises health care information systems monitored by comprehensive statistical reports, detailed medical record form design and thorough medical record quality control checks; ensures compliance with Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JACHO) standards; responds to court subpoenas and inquires for medical record information in accordance with state and federal confidentiaity regulations and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations standards, Medicare and/or Medicaid regulations, Public Health Code standards and other governing bodies which might impact on federal funding; interprets and administers pertinent laws; prepares or assists in budget preparation; maintains professional contacts with individuals both within and outside of state who might impact on record keeping activities; serves in a consultative role to medical professionals on proper methods of medical documentation; maintains various records and indices; may supervise mircofilming or medical records; performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of principles and practices of modern medical records administration; considerable knowledge of Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations medical records standards; considerable knowledge of medical record terminology with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures (ICD), Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) and Current Procedure Terminology (CPM); considerable knowledge of medical record coding principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of organization of medical institutions; knowledge of principles of statistical data tabulation and analysis; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
1. Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of a Medical Records Specialist 2 or its equivalent.
2. Certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) may be required at the time of appointment to this class in accordance with the Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (CAMH) and the Joint Commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in medical record administration may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
Conclusion
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.
