Procedure Operative Note Specialist
Select Medical
**Overview**
Procedure/Operative Note Specialist
(Health Information Management Department)
**Select Medical Corporate Headquarters – Mechanicsburg, PA**
**Full Time | On-Site | Supporting Our Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals**
**Location:**
4714 Gettysburg Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
**Schedule:**
Monday–Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
**Benefits:**
+ Diverse and comprehensive benefits package
+ Accruable Paid Time Off (PTO)
+ Paid holidays
+ 401(k) with company match
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ Short- and long-term disability
+ Extended Illness Days (EID)
+ Personal and family medical leave
+ Access to campus walking trails and outdoor rest areas
+ Thorough orientation and strong cross‑department collaboration opportunities
**About the Opportunity**
Select Medical is seeking a Procedure/Operative Note Specialist who is responsible for the daily review of procedure logs and procedure edit reports for the purposes of identifying and following up on missing procedure/operative notes, which directly impacts reimbursement, while contributing to the completion of medical record documentation. The Procedure/Operative Note Specialist coordinates, manages, and communicates the status of procedure/operative notes with frequent interaction and updates to local hospital leadership and coding staff, including up-to-date report generation.
**Does This Sound Like You?**
+ You enjoy working behind the scenes in healthcare operations
+ You thrive in collaborative, innovative team environments
+ You want to work for an organization devoted to helping others
If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you!
_Watch our video to see what it’s like to work at Select Medical. We’d love for you to join our team!_
**Responsibilities**
**Responsibilities**
+ Reviews the hospital procedure log and procedure edit report daily to identify procedures performed at the hospital and matches against medical record documentation to support the procedure.
+ Identifies when documentation is missing and promptly follows up to obtain documentation through various means such as Care Everywhere, direct practitioner/office contact, local hospital staff, and the performing hospital electronic medical record.
+ In instances where there are obstacles in obtaining documentation, promptly initiates OP report escalation process. Immediately reports variation to the manager.
+ Upon receipt of procedure/operative notes, promptly scans note into the medical record for coding staff to complete the coding function of the procedure.
+ Meets established key performance indicators, turnaround times, and productivity standards.
+ Coordinates the timely charge review and date changes with the hospital's Material Manager.
+ Generates and prepares the OP Report Tracker to ensure the status of all notes is up to date at all times.
+ Communicates effectively and promptly with leadership, including hospital and coding leadership.
+ Other duties as requested.
**Qualifications**
**Qualifications**
**Minimum Requirements**
+ High school diploma
+ Two (2) years of experience in a Health Information department within a healthcare facility
+ Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize
+ Demonstrated problem‑solving skills, urgency, and respect for confidentiality
+ Experience with Epic or other EMRs and database systems
+ Ability to communicate professionally with hospital staff, clinicians, and external partners
+ Customer‑service mindset with a collaborative approach
+ Ability to adapt to changing workload and workflow demands
+ Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Associate’s degree in Health Information Technology or related healthcare field
+ RHIT or RHIA certification
+ Working knowledge of HIPAA and Joint Commission standards
**Additional Data**
**Why Select Medical?**
Select Medical values work‑life balance and strives to offer a supportive, fulfilling workplace. Our employees enjoy meaningful careers complemented by benefits and programs that support their well‑being both inside and outside the workplace.
_Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_
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**Job ID** _357795_
**Experience (Years)** _2_
**Category** _Corporate - Other_
**Street Address** _4714 Gettysburg Road_
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