Health Information Specialist
About the Role
The Health Information Specialist is responsible for overall resident clinical record quality in the care center, organizing and maintaining medical records for residents consistent with regulations, policies, procedures, and established best practices.
About This Community
HallMar Village is a joint ministry of Mercy Medical Center and Presbyterian Homes & Services. This senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes as well as long-term care suites. With the Village Center at its heart, the community features inviting and comfortable living spaces along with outdoor elements including patios, courtyards, gardening spaces, and walking trails. Care options include Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Center/Long-Term Care.
Address: 8900 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52302
Responsibilities
- Maintain overall resident clinical record quality in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
- Monitor the medical record for completeness and accuracy, including:
- Gathering and organizing information for resident/patients’ health records.
- Processing forms for admissions, readmissions, discharges, and resident transfers.
- Organizing, thinning, and destroying health records per policy.
- Completing ICD-9 coding for all new residents/patients and on an ongoing basis for current residents/patients.
Qualifications
- Long-term care experience in medical records and knowledge/experience as a Health Unit Coordinator.
- Degree in medical records technology preferred.
- ICD-10 coding knowledge and experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, medical software, database user interface and query software, and document management software.
- Demonstrated compatibility with the PHS mission and operating philosophies.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
Schedule
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Benefits
Full-time benefits-eligible employment (30+ hours per week):
- Health and dental insurance, including applicable HSA & FSA.
- Employer contribution to HSA for eligible health plans.
- Life insurance (AD&D).
- Retirement, with eligibility for an employer match.
- Holiday pay and extended sick leave.
Part-time benefits-eligible employment (20-29 hours per week):
- Vision insurance.
- Voluntary short-term & long-term disability.
- Accident & hospitalization coverage.
- Education assistance programs.
All employees:
- Accrue PTO (Paid Time Off).
- Same-day pay.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- College partnership educational discounts.
- Access to Learn to Live resources.
About PHS
Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a nonprofit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high-quality housing choices, care, and services options for older adults. Some 8,000 employees serve more than 41,800 older adults through 60 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, the largest geriatric primary care practice in Minnesota, providing comprehensive care for more than 15,500 older adults. Established in 1955, PHS has earned a reputation as an innovative leader dedicated to promoting independence, purposeful living, and the overall well-being of those they serve.