Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

NextStep Technology Inc. is seeking a Medical Records Analyst. The medical records analyst is primarily responsible for review of health information. The MRA reviews the medical records for specific criteria and validation of specific code year sets submitted from selected organizations to government and commercial client. The position requires review of protected health information and must maintain strict confidentiality when addressing or referring to such records. The incumbent must have the ability to use a variety of office equipment, computer software, the ability to use sound and professional judgement, and to work independently. The candidate(s) will be hired as an employee up to 40 hours per week (flexible scheduling). This is a remote position

About the Role

The medical records analyst is primarily responsible for review of health information.

 

Responsibilities

• Analyze protected health information according to project specific rules.
• Participates in the Intake Process of records.
• Assigns ICD-9/10-CM codes according to the guidelines as defined by the AMA.
• Discusses project related discrepancies with Team Lead(s).
• Maintain coding credentials and continuing education hourPossess and maintains a current and comprehensive understandiof coding rules, changes, and guidelines as defined by the AMA.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualificat ions

• Must possess a minimum of one (1-3) years of experience in abstracting and ICD-9/ICD-10 coding of general acute hospital (inpatient and outpatient) and physician medical records by applying ICD-9/ICD-10 Coding Guidelines for inpatient and outpatient settings and related Official Coding Clinics.
• ICD9 proficiency required.
• Knowledge in anatomy and physiology, pathology of disease and medical terminology required.
• Ability to write appropriate correspondence and effectively communicate with other members of NS personnel, clients, and customers as necessary.
• Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and use professional judgment as detailed in the AHIMA Code of Ethics.
• Passing score on a administered coder assessment must be achieved before further consideration.

Required

• Skills Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), or CCS (Certified Coding Specialist).

Company Description

NextStep has over 25 years of experience providing a broad range of professional support services and IT solutions for the Department of Defense, Civilian Agencies, and commercial customers, nationwide and abroad.

Our core capabilities are Financial Management, Audit Readiness, Business Intelligence and dashboards, Software Development, Training, Recruit & Retention, Legal and Policy Support, Helpdesk, Business Operations, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems implementation and support for Oracle EBS, DEAMS & DAI and SAP GFEBS & GCSS. Furthermore, NextStep holds a Top-Secret Facility Clearance, industry-proven credentials such as CMMI 2.0 Maturity Level III (SVC & DEV), DCAA Approved Accounting Books, ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance standards.

We’re always employing innovative and agile ways to differentiate ourselves and are passionate and successful in delivering value beyond the customer’s expectations. Our customers appreciate NextStep’s program management and customer care approach and as such we repeatedly earn “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) from our customers.

At NextStep we offer competitive compensation packages, sponsorship for DoD clearance as required, opportunities for career growth, 401k investment platform, as well as full medical, dental, vision and life insurance at no cost to our full-time employees.

Company Description

NextStep has over 25 years of experience providing a broad range of professional support services and IT solutions for the Department of Defense, Civilian Agencies, and commercial customers, nationwide and abroad.\r\n\r\nOur core capabilities are Financial Management, Audit Readiness, Business Intelligence and dashboards, Software Development, Training, Recruit & Retention, Legal and Policy Support, Helpdesk, Business Operations, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems implementation and support for Oracle EBS, DEAMS & DAI and SAP GFEBS & GCSS. Furthermore, NextStep holds a Top-Secret Facility Clearance, industry-proven credentials such as CMMI 2.0 Maturity Level III (SVC & DEV), DCAA Approved Accounting Books, ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance standards.\r\n\r\nWe’re always employing innovative and agile ways to differentiate ourselves and are passionate and successful in delivering value beyond the customer’s expectations. Our customers appreciate NextStep’s program management and customer care approach and as such we repeatedly earn “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) from our customers.\r\n\r\nAt NextStep we offer competitive compensation packages, sponsorship for DoD clearance as required, opportunities for career growth, 401k investment platform, as well as full medical, dental, vision and life insurance at no cost to our full-time employees.

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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