Full-Time
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Lexington Regional Health Center
51-200 employees
Critical access hospital providing maternity, rehab
No salary listed
Orleans, NE, USA
In Person
Category
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports, general business directives, policy and procedure statements, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to use standard office equipment and computer software proficiently.
- This is typically acquired through the completion of an Associate Degree with credentials of Registered Health Information Administrator or Registered Health Information Technician to ensure a working knowledge of the parts of a medical record and the rules and regulations imposed on the health information management field of health care.
- Basic Life Support certification via American Heart Association required within six months of hire.
- Five years experience in the health information management field required.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
- Ability to complete reports and correspondence at a professional level.
- Ability to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
- Ability to immediately respond to common inquiries and complaints from patients, employees and regulatory agencies.
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to effectively organize and present information and respond to questions from employees and external groups of varying sizes.
- Successful completion of required knowledge and training of standard precaution protocols and when to apply during principle duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate reimbursement functions and activities with Financial Services. Review unbilled charts and route charts to appropriate coders. Follow-up on outliers preventing the coding of a chart. Interact with multiple departments within the organization and other facilities. Work closely with billing to ensure proper reimbursement, and time follow-up on denied encounters.
- Assign appropriate diagnostic and procedure codes to patient records.
- Review medical records for completeness and medical necessity. This includes ensuring all necessary documentation is completed and all required fields have been signed. Electronic deficiencies are applied when necessary.
- Exercise responsibility for HIPAA Compliance Plan related to the Privacy Standards and serve as the designated officer to receive complaints, conduct investigations, and educate workforce on such standards.
- Respond to subpoenas and court orders for copies of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy regulations. This includes the ability to analyze authorizations for HIPAA compliance and a working knowledge of what medium to release records on.
- Submit weekly and monthly reports to various organizations in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare, coordinate and attend the monthly Medical Staff meeting and record meeting minutes.
- Serve on various committees as assigned.
- Develop an annual budget for the Health Information Management Department and ensure that budgetary expectations are met.
- Review and update, as needed, the Health Information Management and HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and the effective operation of Lexington Regional Health Center, and communicate updates to employees.
- Assume role and responsibility of Assistant Director of Health Information Management, coders and clerks.
- Ensure patients and visitors follow current infection control guidelines.
- Responsible for ensuring the environment meets appropriate governing body standards.
- Duties that could include blood exposure and risk to bloodborne pathogens (eg: lacerations, handling of blood-contaminated items, etc.)
- Work in collaboration with the Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer.
- Maintains patient and staff safety through the use of patient safety tools (Teamstepps, Just Culture, etc.).
- Regular attendance at the assigned work location is required.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Lexington Regional Health Center is a critical access hospital serving Lexington, Nebraska, offering maternity and delivery care as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation focused on pain management, mobility, and strength. It operates by delivering medical services locally and participating in the Nebraska Value Network, a group of rural hospitals that work together to improve care quality and manage costs. The center relies on community support, including the LRHC Auxiliary, and benefits from its status as a recognized Place to Work, which helps support patient satisfaction and staff well-being. Its goal is to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare for the local community, improve regional health outcomes, and maintain efficient operations through regional collaboration and community involvement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Founded
1976
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Blue Cross Blue Shield designation boosts LRHC's orthopedic surgery reputation and volumes.
- National care coordination award enhances LRHC's population health management standing.
- STI testing, PrEP, and family planning expand LRHC's preventive care revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Ernest Health's Lexington Rehabilitation Hospital siphons 60-80% rehab patients in 6-12 months.
- CMS 2025 Rural Health Act cuts close LRHC maternity units in 18-36 months.
- NHVN loses integrated status in 12-18 months, slashing LRHC payer rates 15-20%.
What makes Lexington Regional Health Center unique
- LRHC earned Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacements in July 2025.
- LRHC recognized nationally for innovative care coordination among critical access hospitals.
- LRHC provides extended clinic hours including weekend walk-ins for STI services.
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