Medical Records Assistant - State of North Carolina : Job Details

This is a repost. Previous candidates are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives and has flexible work/life balance, please consider the Medical Records Administrative Specialist position at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK-ADATC) in Black Mountain, North Carolina. The primary responsibility of the Medical Records Administrative Specialist is to assist with all clerical and support duties required to maintain a health information department that meets licensure, certification and accreditation standards. The position will respond to requests for information from client records within the confidentiality guidelines; enter patient information in the HEARTS System; and provide efficient retrieval of records for quality review or for any authorized purpose. Other responsibilities include:* Preparing closed charts for filing. Review for all required documents and signatures. * Accurate and timely filing of documents in open and closed charts and ensuring all forms are in proper order within the medical records. * Review of documents filed to assure accuracy. Auditing will focus on the identification of missing items or deficiencies; appropriate labeling on each document; and provide feedback to responsible staff when errors and/or problems are identified.* Accurately release confidential information to outside requests seeking information of current or former clients. This position will work 8-hour days, Monday to Friday.This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. About the facility: JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital About NC Department of Health and Human Services:The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. Compensation & Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits and is a forerunner in total employee compensation. Employees can participate in health insurance options, dental, vision, short and long term disability, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Please visit our website for more information on the employee State Benefits .Please complete your application in full. Candidates are qualified based upon the information submitted on the State job application. Any information omitted from the application but included in an attachment WILL NOT be considered as qualifying experience. Work history and education (as applicable for the position) must be included on the application - See Resume or See Attachment will not be accepted, nor is a text or attached resume accepted in lieu of a completed application. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: * Ability to utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (Software and systems) to meet organizational needs.* Ability to compile, assimilate and organize both printed and electronic information* Considerable knowledge of services, policies and procedures related to an area of specialization. For tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See Education and Experience Equivalency Guide | NC Office of Human Resources for details. Minimum Education and Experience:* High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and* two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Management Preferences: * Health Information experience * Clerical experience, preferably in medical records* Computer skills including faxing, emailing and data entryFor tips and guidelines to keep in mind while completing your application, please visit The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Communication with applicants regarding the status of their application will be via email only. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled. All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities are a tobacco free environment. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus.All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-###-####. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Human Resources at 828-###-####.