STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Medical Records Supervisor 1

Recruitment #210615-5625AR-001

Introduction


The State of Connecticut, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is a health care agency whose mission is to promote the overall health and wellness of persons with behavioral health needs through an integrated network of holistic, comprehensive, effective, and efficient services and supports that foster dignity, respect, and self-sufficiency in those we serve.

The Connecticut Mental Health Center (CMHC) is an urban community mental health center with an exceptional 30-year tradition of serving individuals with serious mental illness. Founded in 1966, we care for more than 5,000 people a year in a variety of services! We treat individuals suffering from severe and persistent psychosis, depression, anxiety, addictions (including alcoholism, cocaine, and gambling) and those with co-existing mental health and addiction problems.

Are you looking for a leadership role within a busy Medical Records department? If so, we have the position for you. We currently recruiting for a Medical Records Supervisor 1 (PCN: 26669) within the Medical Records Department. This position is full time, 40 hours per week, working Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. We are located at 34 Park Street, New Haven, CT.

Discover the Opportunity to:
  • Develop plans for organizing and prioritizing functions to enhance departmental operations:
  • Establish departmental goals and objectives to be met; Implement quality control measures to enhance department functionality;
  • Participate and/or assist in related committees;
  • Assist in pulling charts for clinical staff, internal audits or scheduled visits;
  • Serve as a resource and work collaboratively with clients, clinical staff, co-workers, regulatory affairs, and outside agencies regarding general medical record's information, proper documentation, release of information and confidentiality.
We participate in a competitive benefits plan that includes healthcare coverage, a retirement plan, as well as, paid time off! We offer outstanding work/life balance and limitless opportunity.

Selection Plan

The immediate vacancy is listed above, however applications to this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in this job class.

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be considered for this role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.

The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meet the preferred requirements of the position. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation, which supports their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Please Note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

Should you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Andrew Pebley at Andrew.Pebley@ct.gov or (860) 785-6185.

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Our preferred candidate will have:
  • Experience with supervision and oversight of the daily operations of a Medical Records department;
  • Experience with staff schedules, timekeeping, performance evaluations and technical training & assistance related to medical records; 
  • Experience in a hospital-based or behavioral health clinic setting;
  • Experience utilizing an information tracking system to generate reports for agency stakeholders;
  • Experience utilizing Excel to sort/filter data, data-entry, utilize formulas and review, compile and analyze data to create reports.

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.