Medical Record Coordinator

Aviata at Tallahassee•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Aviata at Tallahassee is seeking a Medical Record Coordinator to support its medical records department and contribute to a patient- and family-focused facility culture. The role includes organizing, planning, and directing medical records activities in accordance with established policies and procedures; maintaining active and discharged records; and ensuring records are filed using a recognized system. The coordinator also assists with assessment scheduling, reviews records for coding completeness, and responds to requests for copies in accordance with applicable laws. On-the-job training in medical record and health information system procedures is provided.

Requirements

Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and the legal aspects of health information.
High school diploma or GED, at minimum.
Documented training, supervision, and experience in medical record maintenance and ICD-10-CM/DRG coding.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Be qualified, compassionate, and dedicated to a job well done.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a qualified medical records practitioner is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain active and discharged medical records using the established system.
Establish and maintain compliance with a recognized filing system.
File nurses’ notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, X-ray results, correspondence, and other information.
Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts as required.
Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling assessments in accordance with current facility and OBRA guidelines.
Review records to ensure ICD-9-CM coding is complete.
Respond to requests for medical record copies and provide material in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Contribute responsible, innovative healthcare ideas and implement concepts that improve systems and processes.