Medical Records Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in a positive manner while maintaining the medical records in an organized manner.
• Works in close coordination and cooperation with all areas of nursing.
• Aid nursing in organizing, implementing, and performing administrative procedures.
• Organize and complete medical records of discharged residents.
• Evaluate medical records and health information for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure that residents’ medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and signed, and that all necessary information is in the computer and every page of residents’ chart.
• Copy records and send out requests for records when presented with a properly completed medical release.
• Pull charts as needed for special audits and billing.
• Contact discharged patients, their families, and physicians to maintain registry with follow-up or missing information.
• Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained at all times and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Affirm that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained at all times.
• Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interact with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect, and promotes a caring environment.
• Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to the supervisor.
• Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.
• Report all resident concerns to the appropriate department head.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
• Communicate with other employees in a private and respectful manner.
• Work and be proficient with certain computer systems designated by the company.