Medical Records Coordinator- AZ- Multispecialty Clinic

Job Details Description

Summary

The Medical Records Coordinator position is responsible for all records management as they pertain to all practices within the Midwestern University Multispecialty clinic. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Patient Accounts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure medical documents, including lab/imaging/consult reports, phone messages, and other paperwork, are completed and signed off on by providers

Imaging and scanning of medical documents into electronic medical record system

Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Midwestern University policies and procedures

Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to government laws and regulations

Process records for discharges/dismissed patients

Participate in medical record audits

Answer inbound/outbound calls

Train other employees on processing medical records

Maintains an organized, neat work-area

Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards

Works with the IT department on issues relating to medical record management

May assist with administrative duties such as opening mail, ordering office supplies, etc

Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to demonstrate that customer service is a high priority. Must enjoy fast paced work environment and must have high level of detail and accuracy. Knowledge of business office practices, procedures, and equipment related to medical records required and also produces timely records releases as requested. Able to adhere to HIPPA laws at all times required. Must possess ability to scan / index patient records with accuracy. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED equivalent is required with 2 years of medical record management experience. Or a diploma/certificate from an accredited school of medical record management/medical office assistant program with at least 1 year of healthcare related experience.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.

Language Skills

Intermediate skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Intermediate skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions and proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to routinely lift 20 lbs.; vision correctable to 20/20 in one eye, hearing correctable to normal, ability to tolerate prolonged sitting; ability to stoop, stand, use of fingers, hands and arms; ability to tolerate repeated routine tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)