Position Summary:
Responsible for the compilation, verification, review, and filing of all medical records, including, but not limited to, the Essential Functions listed below. Responsible for informing patient and/or physician staff of the proper preparation and instructions for the tests ordered, and any pre-certs they need to acquire. Must maintain effective communication with physician offices and ancillary departments within the hospital. Answers telephone as needed and relays messages to appropriate individuals.
Essential Functions:
The Medical Records Coordinator functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Compiles, verifies, and files medical records by performing the following duties.
Assist with review of medical records for completeness, assembles records into standard order, and files records in designated areas according to applicable filing systems and electronic health record system
Files processed labs, pathology reports, and loose correspondence into patient records once physician has reviewed and signed appropriately.
Monitor unsigned medical records for deficiency tracking and follow up with providers regarding documentation.
Navigates electronic health record system to retrieve data and file signed correspondence and reports.
Assists in maintaining electronic health records, imaging, scanning, and record review activities.
Maintains filing system by organizing patient records on shelves to ensure records are readily accessible by all departments.
Answers calls from Clinical staff pertaining to medical records.
Completes, mails, faxes, and files physician’s transcription documentation.
Processes requests for release of information in accordance with HIPAA, state regulations, hospital policies, and applicable accreditation standards. Maintains confidentiality and security of protected health information (PHI).
Assists with record pulls, and processes files for year-end purging.
Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.
Accurately and efficiently enters data into electronic health record system and computer applications
Handle inquiries from internal team and outside offices or patients
Answer phones
Demonstrates safe work habits through compliance with work-related policies and procedures.
Adheres to policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.
Demonstrates cost consciousness through efficient use of time, materials, staff, equipment, supplies and available resources.
Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative relationship with medical staff, co-workers, supervisors and others.
May perform other incidental tasks, as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Medical Records Coordinator responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Continuously assess and improves the department's performance.
Completes the Orientation checklist for new employees in the department and orients to new technology, procedures
Completes and maintains skills necessary for position (refer to Competency checklist) including orientating to new technology, procedures etc. necessary for position.
Employee demonstrates support for Edgewood Surgical Hospital's mission, ethical standards, compliance program, and organizational values.
Qualifications: Must possess good oral and written skills, must be able to communicate with hospital contacts both on the telephone and directly, and effectively communicate with all age groups, populations, and individuals within the hospital.
Must have the physical ability to maintain a medium percentage of sitting standing with a low percentage of standing and walking. Lifting is light with some frequency of lifting, bending and reaching over head. Occasional pushing/pulling, kneeling or climbing ladders.
Knowledge of medical/surgical terminology and health care accreditation standards.
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