Medical Records Coordinator

Cornerstone Home Health and Hospice•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Medical Records Coordinator manages all aspects of maintaining and protecting the organization’s clinical records, including managing the clinical records team. The role supports Seaport Scripps Home Health’s clinical operations and is responsible for maintaining compliant, confidential, and well-controlled patient records.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in clinical records management; home health or hospice care operations experience is preferred.
Information systems knowledge.
Knowledge of corporate business management and governmental regulations.
Good communication and public relations skills.
Autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility, and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in clinical records management in home health or hospice care operations.

Responsibilities

Maintain daily clinical records functions, including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations.
Maintain a working knowledge of state and federal regulations and serve as a resource for appropriate organization personnel.
Protect open and closed clinical records by establishing and implementing control procedures.
Protect the confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and direct supervision of clinical records.
Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
Complete an administrative record audit after patient discharge and forward abnormal results to the Clinical Director or designee for clinical audit.
Monitor aged unsigned physician orders and submit second and third requests to overdue physicians; call or visit the offices of seriously overdue physicians.