Full-Time

Medical Records Specialist

Pace Cny

Posted on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/10/27
Loretto Management

Loretto Management

Continuing care and senior services

Compensation Overview

$22.05 - $24.37/hr

Syracuse, NY, USA

In Person

Onsite in Syracuse, New York; this is not a hybrid or remote opportunity.

Associate's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Requirements
  • An associate degree in Health Information Management or another related healthcare field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A Registered Health Information Technician credential or Certification in Healthcare Compliance is required.
  • At least three years of experience in health information management is required.
  • Experience in health care compliance is strongly suggested.
  • The candidate must be able to work with all disciplines and areas of the healthcare field.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software rapidly are required.
  • Prior experience with electronic medical record systems is required.
  • Attention to detail and accurate input skills are required.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, verbal communication, and time-management skills are required, with the ability to prioritize work.
Responsibilities
  • Audit electronic medical record documentation and data for accuracy, integrity, completeness, and compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare continually for audits from the Department of Health and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, monitor requirements, share findings with the Health Information Director, and assist with corrective action planning.
  • Audit internal processes, electronic medical record documentation, and other data; identify, investigate, and report compliance issues, irregularities, and violations to the Health Information Director.
  • Assist with implementing and maintaining the PACE CNY compliance program, including reviewing the program and supporting relevant staff training as requested by the Health Information Director.
  • Conduct functional and process audits, identify deficiencies and potential corrective actions, and advise management.
  • Compile and distribute monthly census and program reports.
  • Ensure medical information is shared with and received from skilled nursing facilities, adult housing, and other entities as required by state and federal regulations.
  • Complete routine health-information disclosures to participants, family members, and other caregivers in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Assist with ongoing employee training related to privacy; monitor the program and staff for potential confidentiality breaches; advise the Health Information Director of concerns; and assist with corrective action planning.
  • Perform departmental quality-assurance functions required for regulatory and program compliance, including auditing electronic medical record record maintenance, release of health information, ancillary quality assurance, discharge summaries, Part A days, and follow-up of specialists' reports; summarize findings and assist with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of correction.
Desired Qualifications
  • A combination of outpatient and inpatient experience is preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in a managed-care environment are highly desirable.

Loretto Management is a nonprofit continuing-care organization serving older adults in Central New York. Its network provides independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory support, home and community services and specialized programs that help people move between levels of care. Clinical, residential and support teams work across multiple campuses and settings. Loretto's operating model is a connected senior-care system rather than a single nursing home, designed to support changing health, housing and daily-living needs over time.

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