Medical Records Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.
Job Summary
Provide technical support for the daily operation of the Health Information Management and Admissions Department. Exhibits knowledge of medical record practice including familiarity with diagnostic coding systems, medical terminology and disease processes. Provides information on eligibility and admission to the nursing home.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Assists in data retrieval for special reports and studies
Assists in data retrieval for special reports and studies as requested by the Medical Staff, Administration or Health Information Director or questionnaires required by various governmental and accreditation agencies.
Review and audit medical records
Review and audit medical records within electronic health record and pass-leave books for compliance as needed.
Assemble, process, analyze medical records
Assembles, processes, analyzes, codes, scans, and indexes medical records of residents within and discharged from the nursing home.
Functions as admission representative
Functions as admission representative for the nursing home. Admits residents, answers questions regarding nursing home placement, and maintains admission documents and correspondence.
Resident transportation backup
Serve as backup with resident transportation to clinic appointments, pick-up an delivery of pharmacy items including weekly Unit Dose cart exchanges, pick-up and delivery of floor stock, delivery and pick-up of administrative correspondence as needed.
Transcribe correspondence
Transcribe routine correspondence and mailings of the Nursing Home Health Information Management Director, Nursing and/or MDS.
Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports
Prepares and maintains daily and monthly census reports as required by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Perform duties required to maintain efficient office procedures
Files, answers telephone and perform duties required to maintain efficient office procedures.
Prepares death certificates
Prepares death certificates and provides a monthly report of expired residents to the Richmond County Health Department.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Associate's degree (or 2 years of higher education) from accredited college or university in applicable field of study or High School Diploma/GED from a recognized state or federal accredited organization with two years of customer service skills, training in the areas of health information technology, medical terminology, medical coding, and medical records management or in a related field.
Other Required Qualifications
Hold a valid state of Georgia or South Carolina driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
Certification as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) preferred. Applicants who have completed a post high school diploma technical course related to medical science, terminology, insurance coding and billing may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough knowledge of standards of medical practice. Knowledge of medical terminology and disease processes. Ability to use current coding systems (ICD-10-CM). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: B4
Salary Minimum: $17.02/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 6/26/26 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Driver's License Statement
The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
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