Manager Medical Records (FT) - Surgicare of Mobile

Company: SCA Health
Location: Mobile
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

US-AL-Mobile# of Openings: 1Category: OtherSystem ID: 19322Group Name: LegacyOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan Accountabilities / ResponsibilitiesThe Medical Records Manager processes and organizes medical records in a timely manner and in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies, as well as state and federal laws. Ensures completeness of the record by auditing charts and completing a medical records checklist. Handles the storage and retention of charts, responds to requests for medical record, copies and maintains medical record tracking log. Provides support to the facility by performing specific or various business office functions as assigned. These functions are to include (but not limited to): Medical Records, Credentialing, Admissions/Intake, Accounts Payable, Billing, Collections, Insurance Verification, Transaction, Posting, Clinical Logs and other duties as assigned. Functions within the Center's policies and procedures, support SCA Values, SCA Vision and SCA Mission. Key Responsibilities:Chart CompletionEnsures all documents per audit sheet are in the chart.Operative Report:Receives operative notes from transcription and review for completeness and accuracy. i.e.: Is patient name spelled correctly?Logs op notes. Request outstanding op notes from physician, following facility protocolSends operative notes to surgeons, PA, cc's...Medical Record Request:Log all requests from outside sources. (patient, attorney, insurance co.)Ensures requests have appropriate patient signature/approval.Reviews verbiage for prohibitive items: (HIV, alcohol treatment...)Requests records from storage, as neededRetrieving records:Reviews schedule for dates of service (2 weeks ahead) and look for repeat patientsLocates, signs out, and delivers medical records requested by hospital departmentsFiling:Files or scans completed charts dailyMaintains efficient and orderly filing system for both completed and incomplete recordsPeriodically purges outdated records and prepare for storageMaintains "Out Cards" when charts are pulledRecord Storage and Retention:Ensures medical records are retained per state guidelines, at a minimum of 10 yearsEnsures patients who are minors at time of surgery have charts retained longerEnsures access to outside record storage is restricted to facility management and key personnelBefore sending charts to storage, logs each chart and compares to list of patients from PAS. Notes and researches missing chartsMaintains log of charts received and returned to storageVersatile and willing to coordinate with and participate in, when necessary, all other aspects of the Business OfficeDemonstrates ability to handle multiple tasksDemonstrates ability to enter data into computer, files large amounts of paper, and uses office equipmentResponsible for oversight of non-medical personnel, including orientationActs as liaison with insurance companies QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school preferredThree - five years' experience in a medical office, hospital, outpatient surgery center or related field preferredComputer experience, Excel, Word, Medical Billing Software and ApplicationsWorking knowledge of Medical Terminology preferredPI180335081

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