Medical Records Coordinator

About the role

ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. As a Medical Records Coordinator, you will contribute to the company’s commitment to serve others by compiling, verifying, typing, and filing individual records.

Responsibilities

• Compile, process, and maintain medical records of person(s) served in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health services system.
• Report patient information for health requirements and standards.
• Attend weekly team meetings as coordinated by Registered Nurse supervisor.
• Monitor triage reports.
• Maintain medical records according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintain all diagnostic filing, electronic, scans, and hard copy documentation to the current chart, including but not limited to results, physician appointments, and follow-ups.
• Phone physicians for appointments for individuals.
• Provide medical record information to other operations, agencies, and physicians’ offices.
• Provide requested information to Support Center staff as requested.
• Assure charts and/or files are purged on a regular basis, monthly, and/or as required.
• Maintain up-to-date client health profile in Electronic Health Record face sheet for each person served and input necessary information into the database, as applicable.
• Schedule all required medical appointments within 30 days of admission as directed and annually thereafter.
• Dispose of non-controlled medication under the direction of Registered Nurse Case Manager.
• Follow up on chart reviews and Certified Nursing Assistant recommendations by physician and as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Send prescriptions ordered to pharmacy.
• Prepare consult paperwork weekly for upcoming appointments and other consults as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma. Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Company vehicle policy.
• Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by Company and/or State regulations.
• Must have the ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems.
• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company.
• Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information.
• Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements.
• Travel between job sites.

Benefits

• Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.