Careage Home Health of Pierce County is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Medical Records Coordinator to join their team. This individual is primarily responsible for organizing and managing health information data both for paper and EMR. Prior Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Health or Hospital Administrative or Medical Records experience preferred.
Major Duties and Responsibility
Files paperwork in patient charts.
Creates folders for new patients.
Responsible for safeguarding patient records.
Organize and manage patients' health information data.
Ensure paperwork is properly filled out.
Verify accuracy and accessibility of files.
Ensure all files are secure.
Communicate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information.
Work with EMR on orders and process under direction of clinical staff.
Maintain tracking of all orders and coordinate with clinical staff.
Establish relationships with staff to coordinate and maintain safe medical record.
Maintain electronic health records (EHR) databases.
Analyze electronic data.
Maintain data on tracking orders and facilitate quick turnaround.
Improve upon EHR software usability.
Develop and maintain health information networks.
Maintain home health agency records in accordance to HIPPA.
Assist with clerical tasks such as answering phones, faxing and requests.
Responsible for inserting all other documents inpatients’ charts in accordance with program requirements, policies and procedures established at the direction of the clinical staff.
Pull charts as needed for special audits, peer review, and requests.
Perform other duties as required, must relief receptionist when needed.
Transfer old charts to new charts
Place out guide when charts are pulled out
Prepare new charts and have them handy for use as new patients.
Make copies of various forms when required.
Mail out requests for records when presented with a properly completed medical release.
Make copies of records in response to in-coming medical releases.
Order forms and other necessary supplies when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by Administrator.
Requirements
An associate degree from a community or junior college is preferred.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
At least two years of specialized experience and/or training in keeping medical records is preferred.
Familiar with home health setting and committed to serving in such activities. Ability to work with people and work under pressure.
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate
Work/Life Balance
Comprehensive Training Period
Employee Appreciation Days
Career Growth & Advancement Potential
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision for Full-Time Employees
401k Retirement Plan
Continuing Education at No-Cost
Why work with us?
Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at-home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses, and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patients' medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit Careagehealth.com
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living Communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com.
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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