Kentucky Personnel Cabinet·Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Perform complex transcriptions and assign diagnostic codes for patient medical records. Draft reports, maintain filing systems, and ensure document accuracy according to licensing standards.
59 PM ET) 2603524 Administrative Specialist Senior Pay Grade 13 Salary $39,284.88 - $58,927.20 Annually Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Dept for Behav Health, Dev & Int Disab Location 2400 Russellville Road Hopkinsville, KY 42240 USA Description Are you compassionate and caring? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? If you answered YES then Western State Hospital (WSH) may be the place for you! With a 172-year history in the Hopkinsville community WSH is a State acute care, adult psychiatric facility, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. WSH provides in-patient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adults from 34 counties of Western Kentucky who have severe mental illness. Every employee is part of our caring and competent team committed to excellent in behavioral healthcare for our patients and we have an opening for an Administrative Specialist Senior to join our team in medical records.
A COVID19 vaccination is recommended for this position.
include but are not limited to: Performing complex transcriptions and document structure for patient medical records. Assigning diagnostic codes to transcribed documents. Enter codes in system on a timely and consistent basis. Proofread complex documents for accuracy as established by licensing and accreditation agencies. Interprets procedures for medical staff as needed. Drafts and compiles memorandums and reports of data and distributes to appropriate personnel and agencies. Maintains filing system and terminal digit filing. Other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate would be: Efficient with time management. Strong attention to detail. Proficient computer skills. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-8977781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
Three years of professional, administrative, or business experience.
Additional education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional administrative, business, research, and/or clerical experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
NONE Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Ginny Steele at virginiac.steele@ky.gov or 270-889-2899. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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