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 Newsweeks Best Nursing Homes rankings forand 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 inthe 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 inthe 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 $100000 value over the course of a lifetime.
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $3000 a year for approved courses after6-monthsof 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
- $30000 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).
License or Certification
Coding and Medical Records Certification.
Required Experience:
Senior IC