What are the responsibilities and job description for the Records Specialist position at State of Mississippi?
Salary : $28,542.30 - $38,960.24 Annually
Location : 38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 9214-0372-20250303laude
Department : 0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date : 03 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary : $28,542.30
Agency Maximum Salary : $38,960.24
About the Agency : East Mississippi State Hospital's mission is to provide the highest level of health care services through integrated behavioral health programs.
About the Position : Professional Patient Records position accountable for the maintenance of medical and psychiatric records of patients admitted to state hospitals or juvenile training schools. Jobs at this level review medical record charts to determine compliance with standards established by state statute; index, code, and file medical records and related correspondence; and locate and retrieve medical records upon request from an authorized agency, hospital, or physician.
What you'll need to be Successful : Duties include but are not limited to : Assists Records Specialist Team Lead in performing daily duties, receives incoming calls regarding treatment for psychiatric and substance abuse, have knowledge of laws regarding psychiatric and substance abuse commitments in the state of MS, processes incoming admissions and verifies demographic information, manages office supplies, enters data for new clients in the health records systems, and others duties assigned by the Records Specialist Team Lead.
Preferred Qualifications : Typically requires 4-6 years of relevant experience with 2-4 years of medical records experience. Appointing authority may require certification in any one of the following : Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT);Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H); or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P).
Characteristics of Work
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Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires 4-6 years of relevant experience with 2-4 years of medical records experience. Appointing authority may require certification in any one of the following : Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT);Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H); or Certified Professional Coder-Payer (CPC-P).
Health / Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit / Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business / administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
- None
- GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
- 30 semester hours
- Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
- 90 semester hours
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Specialist Degree
- Doctorate Degree
How many years of relevant experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of relevant experience.)
How many years of medical records experience do you have?
Do you possess certification in any one of the following : Registered Health Information Management Administrator (RHIA); Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT);Certified Coding Associate (CCA); Certified Coding Specialist (CCS); Certified Coding Specialist - Physician-based (CCS-P); Certified Professional Coder (CPC); Certified Professional Coder-Hospital Outpatient (CPC-H); or Certified Professional Coder-Payer?
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Salary : $28,542 - $38,960
