Health Information Coordinator/Assistant (part-time)

Description:

Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is seeking a Part-Time (25 hr./Week) Health Information Coordinator to join our team for our Westminster at Home division. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Reviews and manages Hospice medical record documentation, assuring the agency meets Medicare and insurance requirements. Completes data entry of clinical information. Completes quality control reviews of documentation and notifies clinicians of missed or questionable items. Manages physician order process and coordinates with billing coordinator for timely release of billing claims. Advises the Clinical Team Leader on deficiencies and/or discrepancies in clinical documentation.

• Maintains accurate records of patient clinical information by entering and editing the computer program as directed.
• Initiates new client medical record folders. Compiles and reviews admissions paperwork from clinicians. Maintains a neat and accurate filing system.
• Completes order runs and approval process in computer system. Prints orders for RN Signatures.
• Faxes orders to physicians. Follows up to assure timely signatures. Posts signed orders in the computer system.
• Reviews and manages acquisition of required Face-to-Face documentation for Hospice 60 day recertification. 

Requirements:

Educational requirements

• Knowledge of Hospice and/or Home Health Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Two years’ experience working with Home Health and/or Hospice Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite Programs and Google Mail.
• Experience with clinical/financial software systems related to Medicare billing, preferably Netsmart.
• Experience in a quality assurance role preferred.
• Medical Terminology knowledge preferred
• Experience in diagnosis coding. Must complete certification in diagnosis coding within one year of hire.
• Westminster Canterbury of Lynchburg is committed to best practices for infection control; therefore, we will require all team members to receive the influenza and recommend COVID-19 vaccines. 

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