Medical Records Coordinator 2
About The Position
Medical Records Coordinator, as a member of Student Health Services Health Information Management team, will provide essential support to the Ohio State University student population while ensuring integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of all patient health records. The Health Information Services Associate must be knowledgeable of all rules, regulations, policies and procedures governing the health record information management specialty; analyzes health records for completeness and accuracy of specific patient and clinician documentation; resolves any reports/records that cannot be matched to the record; reviews all health records for potential quality issues; interprets and designates the proper destination for all internal and outside health records including: diagnostic test results, medical referrals, and other appropriate records into the patient's electronic health record (EHR); prepares, scans, and indexes health documents to the EHR according to established placement and labeling protocols, responds to internal and external requests for health records from numerous sources with proper authorization, including patients, attorneys, physicians, and other agencies; adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); reviews and maintains vaccination compliance records for incoming students; reviews submitted records for accuracy and compliancy; inputs information into the electronic health record; answers student inquiries concerning compliancy status; explains compliancy policy and requirements to students. This role is 100% on site.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- One year experience (1000 hours course work or training) in customer service or communications, including analyzing & interpreting information
- 6 months experience (600 hours training) in operation of computer and related peripheral equipment
- 3 months experience (300 hours course work) in information research & analysis
Nice To Haves
- 2-4 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of standard office practices and processes and operation of office equipment (word processors, database, document servers, etc.)
- 3 years of Microsoft Office experience
- Ability to prepare written documents of a moderate to complex or technical nature
- Working knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and clinical data as it relates to the collection and use of health information
- Familiarity of legal principles, policies, regulations and standards for the control, use, and dissemination of health information
- 1 year experience working with and the ability to analyze patient medical records for missing info and appropriateness and adequacy of health care documentation
- Ability to work with a number of variables at one time, ability to communicate and work with a diverse population of customers and colleagues, and handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and the general public
- Certified public notary
Responsibilities
- Analyzes health records for completeness and accuracy of specific patient and clinician documentation
- Resolves any reports/records that cannot be matched to the record
- Reviews all health records for potential quality issues
- Interprets and designates the proper destination for all internal and outside health records including: diagnostic test results, medical referrals, and other appropriate records into the patient's electronic health record (EHR)
- Prepares, scans, and indexes health documents to the EHR according to established placement and labeling protocols
- Responds to internal and external requests for health records from numerous sources with proper authorization, including patients, attorneys, physicians, and other agencies
- Adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Reviews and maintains vaccination compliance records for incoming students
- Reviews submitted records for accuracy and compliancy
- Inputs information into the electronic health record
- Answers student inquiries concerning compliancy status
- Explains compliancy policy and requirements to students
Benefits
- Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
