Coding and Medical Records Specialist

Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a 194-bed, Eden Alternative certified home where residents, family members, and Care Partners are actively involved in their care decisions and lifestyle choices, creating a supportive home environment. JCMCF was recognized as one of the top 400 nursing homes in the United States in Newsweek's "Best Nursing Homes" rankings for 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and US News & World Report for 2025. 

As a full-time Coding and Medical Records Specialist, you would be responsible to assist the RN-MDS Coordinator with the coding, documentation and data management, and knowledge and understanding of billing and reimbursement processes for residents at Jackson Country Medical Care Facility. 

Responsibilities (in part)

• Coding Systems:
  • Proficiency in the standard coding system for diagnoses across healthcare settings.
  • Specific knowledge of documentation requirements for long-term care, like those related to the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and Minimum Data Set (MDS) in SNFs.
• Medical Terminology: A strong foundation in medical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms, particularly those related to geriatrics and chronic conditions prevalent in long-term care.
• Documentation and Data Management:
  • Understanding of the regulations governing medical record retention and disposal, including state and federal requirements.
  • Ability to accurately and efficiently enter and maintain patient data in electronic health records (EHRs) and other relevant software systems.
  • Familiarity with data integrity, data quality, and documentation standards.
• Billing and Reimbursement:
  • Knowledge of the billing processes, including managing insurance claims, patient billing, and reimbursement procedures.
  • Understanding of the complexities of reimbursement mechanisms involving various payers like Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies, and their specific rules and rates for long-term care.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern RAI in long-term care facilities.
• Participate in surveys and audits made by authorized government agencies.
• Support Eden Alternative principles and resident-centered/directed care.

Requirements

• Possess coding experience and or coding certification in the State of Michigan.
• Please include certification during interview.
• Minimum of 1-year experience in a long-term care environment.
• Multi-task oriented
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Computer skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Life Insurance is available on Day 1!
• Defined Benefit Pension plan after 8 years of service
  • Over a $100,000 value over the course of a lifetime.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 a year for approved courses after 6-months of service.
• Paid Time Off (Based on Full-time status, Part-time status gets 50% of the below amount)
  • Accrued biweekly for the equivalent of 132 hours for the first year.
• Insurances Products (available for full and part-time Carepartners)
  • Medical Insurance- Offered through ASR using the HAP PPO network
  • Dental Insurance- Ameritas
  • Vision- Ameritas through VSP
  • $30,000 Life insurance policy through SunLife (no cost to Carepartner)
  • Short-term Disability after 1 year of employment through SunLife (no cost to Carepartner)
  • Supplemental Insurance options through Colonial Life Insurance
  • Additional Retirement Savings Program

Job Type: Full-time (Pay is based on years of experience and certifications).

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