Medical Records Specialist 2 at The Department of Children and Families in Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Job Description:

Introduction

TheState ofConnecticut,
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) has a long history of "Serving Those
Who Served" since 1864. Our highly trained staff is dedicated to
providing compassionate care to meet the unique needs of Veteran patients,
built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and respect. We pride
ourselves on fostering these qualifies as we honor Veteran patients for their
service and encourage the innate bond between them.

DVA has supported
Connecticut Veterans and continues thistraditionwith Residential
and Healthcareprogramming on our campus in Rocky Hill. There are two
paths for residency at the DVA:

• Residential Facility which offers temporary,
  supportive living with programming designed to return Connecticut veterans to
  independent living in the community; and


• Sgt. John L. Levitow Healthcare
  Centerwhich is a state-of-the-art skilled nursing facility and
  offerslong-term care for veterans with chronic, disabling conditions who
  require 24-hour assistance.

Are you a self-starter? Do you have a passion for
supporting others? Do you want to make a difference while participating in a
dynamic and reciprocal health care environment in the public sector? If so, we
want you to join us! We are seeking to hire one qualified Medical Records
Specialist 2 (PCN: 2891) to join our team! This position is located within the Health Information Management unit in Rocky Hill. It is full-time, 40
hours weekly, Monday through Friday, hours to be determined.

We are dedicated to providing compassionate care to meet the unique
needs of Veteran patients; built on the foundation of integrity, honor, and
respect. We pride ourselves on fostering these qualities as we honor Veteran
patients for their service and encourage the innate bond between them.

You will
discover the opportunity to:

• Be responsible for organizing and maintaining health records of DVA patients;


• Work in a detail oriented team environment;


• Engage in a rewarding career; and


• Make a difference in
  the public sector.

We participate in
acompetitive benefits planthat includes healthcare coverage, a
retirement plan as well as paid time off!We encourage
ahealthy work-life balanceto all employees.

Selection Plan

This position will be filled in
accordance with contractual language,reemployment, SEBAC, transfer,
promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who meetthe Minimum
Qualifications - as listed on the job opening - will be considered for this
role, as determined by qualifications stated on the submitted application.

The
immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment
may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

The minimum experience and
training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless
otherwise specified.

Due to the volume of applications anticipated, we are
unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be provided through your JobAps portal account.

This posting may
require completion of additional referral questions (RQs) which will be sent to
you via email after the closing date. The email notification will include an
expiration date by which you must submit (Finish) your responses. Please
regularly check your email for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or
Junk folders, as emails could end up there in error.

Please ensure that your
application is complete and you have included your resume in the "Resume Tab"
of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit
your application into the JobAps system. Individuals considered for interview
will be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s)
for this position. These documents may include performance reviews, attendance,
supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. You do not
have to attach these documents to your application.

Should you have questions
pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Doreen Clemson
atDoreen.Clemson@ct.govor (860) 785-9855.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state medical institution or facility medical records department this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks associated with maintaining medical records and medical records coding activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Performs highly technical duties in establishment, retention and maintenance of a filing system of medical records such as daily admissions and discharges, daily census, case histories, results of diagnostic tests, medical summaries, abstracts and signed releases of information; ensures compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and Title XIX standards; prepares records for clinicians use; analyzes medical records and contents for completeness and quality; prepares medical and statistical reports (patient diagnostic and demographic information, census log, discharge information, etc.); may microfilm medical records; may attend probate court hearings and give testimony; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy; knowledge of medical coding principles and techniques with particular emphasis on International Classification of Disease Adopted procedures; knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) medical records standards; knowledge of principles of statistical data tabulation; knowledge of office systems and procedures; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to maintain medical records and prepare reports; ability to utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of medical records and preparation of statistical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been as a Medical Records Specialist 1 or its equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 
  Experience working in a Skilled Nursing facility.


• Experience using ADL (Active Digital Library) electronic medical records system.


• Experience handling
  and compiling state veterans home medical records.


• Experience processing legal, public and outside agency
  requests for records of information.


• Experience navigating
  ADT (Admit Discharge and Transfer) of patients.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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