Medical Records Technician (PRN)

About the role

CVP is seeking PRN-Medical Records Technicians to provide backup coverage for our team at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CDI Nursing Advisor to ensure clinical documentation integrity for both inpatient and outpatient services.
• Review and analyze health records to identify documentation improvement opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Generate and communicate queries to healthcare providers to clarify clinical documentation.
• Develop the facility's CDI management program encompassing both inpatient and outpatient billable and non-billable services.
• Focus on inpatient cases (patient treatment files/PTFs) and outpatient abstracts.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflow processes, and templates consistent with current standards.
• Implement an improvement plan focused on updating problem lists or SNOMED-CT consistent with ICD-10 CM code sets.
• Conduct program evaluation and performance improvement activities.
• Monitor and report on key CDI metrics, including query rates, response rates, and impact measures.
• Generate and deliver periodic reports (weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly) as required.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with healthcare teams and administrators.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current certification from American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and/or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and/or Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS).
• Minimum of two years' experience as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding principles, and healthcare documentation standards.
• Experience with electronic health record systems like VistA/CPRS preferred.
• Understanding of MS-DRG assignment, coding guidelines, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission, CMS regulations, and VHA directives related to health information management.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance.
• Must have a Bachelor's degree.
• Must have current certification from AHIMA, AAPC, or ACDIS.
• Must have at least two years of experience as a Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialist.
• Must have strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding principles, and healthcare documentation standards.
• Must have experience with electronic health record systems like VistA/CPRS.
• Must have familiarity with MS-DRG assignment, coding guidelines, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Must have familiarity with The Joint Commission, CMS regulations, and VHA directives related to health information management.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, coding principles, and healthcare documentation standards.
• Experience with electronic health record systems like VistA/CPRS.
• Familiarity with MS-DRG assignment, coding guidelines, and clinical documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission, CMS regulations, and VHA directives related to health information management.

Benefits

• $5.09/hr (can opt for cash in lieu of benefits).

Pay

$32/hr

Schedule

Clinic Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Location

Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center
116 North Pauline Street
Memphis, TN 38104

About CVP

CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation. CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associated. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.