Medical Records Coordinator
About The Position
The Medical Records Coordinator ensures that a complete medical records program is maintained in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. The role maintains accurate and current medical records, supports compliance with medical records requirements, and helps ensure patient information is handled confidentially. The coordinator maintains and reviews records, assists with policies and procedures, ensures charts are complete and properly assembled, and supports electronic medical record and efax workflows. The position also involves attending meetings and in-service training and completing other assigned duties.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of an approved course for medical records technology.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in medical records in a long-term care or healthcare facility.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Maintain current and accurate records using computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
- Advise the Administrator on federal and state laws concerning medical records.
- Review department policies and procedures at least annually and participate in recommending changes.
- Ensure incomplete records and charts are returned to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in developing procedures to ensure paper records are properly assembled, coded, signed, indexed, and otherwise prepared before filing.
- Ensure all personnel follow established medical records section policies and procedures.
- Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
- Maintain the confidentiality and rights of patients and their care information.
- Ensure information is entered correctly into the electronic medical record.
- Maintain face-to-face encounters and physician orders using the electronic medical record system.
- Assist in managing the efax system by distributing incoming faxes.
- Review all records.
- Collect, assemble, check, and file patient charts as required.
- Attend all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or directed.
- Operate the electronic medical records (EMR) system efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
