Medical Records / Admissions Coordinator
About The Position
Coordinates Medical Record Activities Receives and handles all request for release of information Trains program staff on medical records procedures. Submits information for Client Records portion of annual budget in preparation of department budget. Prepares and submits various departmental reports on monthly and annual basis. Provides appropriate information to other departments and divisions in a timely manner. Keeps others informed of activities which may affect them. Coordinates Admissions Activities Assists with Access Bulk Mail inquiries as needed. Work with MCOs/private insurance companies to obtain initial and continued stay authorizations. Enter Managed Care authorizations in the EMR Insures the receipt of Initial PCP Referral, External CON, and Initial Auth on RTC admits. Prepares and forwards residential treatment admission information for EMCC, EMAC, & Monticello Scans PCP referrals & other documents into the EMR Determines financial eligibility (Insurance, Medicaid…) & obtains benefit quote Enter intake information into EMR
Requirements
- High School education or equivalent
- Three years experience in a medical setting
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical record privacy laws
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to interact professionally with legal representatives and court officials.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates Medical Record Activities
- Receives and handles all request for release of information
- Trains program staff on medical records procedures.
- Submits information for Client Records portion of annual budget in preparation of department budget.
- Prepares and submits various departmental reports on monthly and annual basis.
- Provides appropriate information to other departments and divisions in a timely manner.
- Keeps others informed of activities which may affect them.
- Coordinates Admissions Activities
- Assists with Access Bulk Mail inquiries as needed.
- Work with MCOs/private insurance companies to obtain initial and continued stay authorizations.
- Enters Managed Care authorizations in the EMR
- Insures the receipt of Initial PCP Referral, External CON, and Initial Auth on RTC admits.
- Prepares and forwards residential treatment admission information for EMCC, EMAC, & Monticello
- Scans PCP referrals & other documents into the EMR
- Determines financial eligibility (Insurance, Medicaid…) & obtains benefit quote
- Enters intake information into EMR
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
