Medical Records Coordinator

Care One•Concord, MA

34d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that medical records are maintained in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. He/She also ensures that information contained in the record is complete, accurate and only available to authorized personnel. Job duties include, but are not limited to: The CareOne mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to Maximizing Patient Outcomes. We treat Residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our Centers and Communities. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for Residents, families and our valued employees. If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. We have a graciously appointed facility with strong belief in patient care and service; join us at our beautiful facility! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Must possess 2 years of college or equivalent experience
RHIA/RHIT certification (Registration of Accreditation by the American Health Information Management Association) or eligibility.
Excellent organizational, communication and customer service skills and the ability to utilize information Systems effectively (such as Microsoft Office Windows products, Outlook, 3M, etc.) is required.
Excellent organizational skills
Good time management skills
Strong/effective interpersonal and communication skills
Strong computer skills necessary/preferred

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology, previous experience with electronic health record systems, and 3 years of Health Information Management supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operations of the Medical Records Department.
Provides ICD-9/10 and CPT codes for all diagnoses and procedures in the medical record.
Abstracting, analyzing, auditing, and coding of all medical records in a timely manner.
Oversees the release of medical record information, archiving/storage of medical records, and the transcription/dictation processing.
Collects and analyzes data for quality improvement.
Completes quarterly performance improvement reports in a timely manner.
Suggests changes to Medical Record policies and procedures.
Functions as a member on assigned committees.
Works with Medical Staffing Coordinator on mass mailings and filing projects.
Works closely with nursing, social work, and finance to ensure PPS compliance and unit profitability.
Looks to become highly involved in areas outside specific job function.