Job Summary

The Medical Records Coordinator maintains records of patients care by compiling, reviewing and completing requests for documentation of patient conditions, treatment plans and health outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Secures patient information and maintain patient confidentiality by safeguarding all PHI.

· Maintains medical records operations by following policies and procedures.

· Initiates medical records within EMR System.

· Ensures medical records availability by routing records to admissions/emergency departments, physicians and other authorized staff; maintains chart location systems.

· Completes medical record by reviewing information, notifying health care providers

of record deficiencies, tracks outstanding records.

· Resolves medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

· Provides medical record information by answering questions and requests of patients, hospital staff, law firms, insurance companies, and government agencies.

· Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential; follows release-of-information protocols.

· Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional manner

· Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

· Has regular and predictable attendance

· Adheres to Advanced Pain Care’s Policies and procedures.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Requires a high school diploma or GED

Experience:

One or more years’ experience preferred, knowledge of Legal Documents is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Clear and precise communication

· Ability to pay close attention to detail

· Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing

· Knowledge of EMR systems and strong computer skills

· Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality

· Knowledge of general medical terminology

· Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze and solve problems

· Works well independently as well as with a team

Working Conditions

Remote Position

Physical Conditions:

· Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F

· Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time

· Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch

· Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.

Salary Description

$18-$22/hour