Medical Records Specialist at SpiriTrust Lutheran – Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

SpiriTrust Lutheran® serves three counties in southcentral Pennsylvania by providing residential living, assisted living, personal care, memory support and nursing and rehabilitation services in six life plan communities. Our communities rank amongst the best, earning the award for “Best Senior Living” by U.S. News & World Report.

Our commitment to creating a positive and fulfilling work environment is grounded in our mission, values, and culture of considerate behavior core tenets. We are excited to invite you to apply and discover the many opportunities available to join the SpiriTrust Lutheran team. Come be a part of our team and ‘catch the spirit’ as you experience the rewards of working with our team!

The Village at Gettysburg is now hiring a full-time Medical Records Specialist. This position is Mon-Fri from 8a-4pm. We offer competitive pay and a robust benefits package!

Basic Qualifications

Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent. Valid practical nurse license from the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, accredited records technician, or health records technician preferred.

Skill(s): Speak and understand English; proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills; proficient keyboarding skills; proficient PC skills; knowledge of various office machines; general knowledge of assigned department’s operations.

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in medical records required; experience in long term care preferred.

General Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of duties relative to the medical records function as follows:

• Assembles, checks, codes, and files resident records as required (utilizing ICD9 classification system).
• Assures records are collected, assembled, and maintained appropriately, and are coded and inspected for completeness.
• Abstracts information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medical Assistance, etc. and completes designated forms.
• Recommends and develops procedures for assuring appropriate completion of medical records.
• Performs QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.

SpiriTrust Lutheran is an Equal Opportunity Employer