Medical Records Coordinator

The Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for retrieving and reconciling medical records and loose documentation

from ancillary departments, nursing units and clinics. Other duties may include routine data entry, timely scanning and

indexing of late loose documentation, assisting with release of information (ROI) requests, answering phones, and chart

analysis of the patient record.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Retrieves discharged medical records/reports/etc. departments throughout the hospital and clinics and reconciles them

using ATHENA to ensure that all records are accounted for.

· Batches, labels and scans loose reports, late charts and/or late documentation to the medical record.

· Assists customers with ROI requests, ensuring the validity and authorization of the request, routing to HealthPort, and

processing urgent requests on a limited basis

· Assist with the physician documentation process by monitoring the dictation system and printing history and physicals,

immediate operative reports, operative reports, consultations and discharge summaries. Scans these required reports to

the patient medical record.

· Processes facility specific HIM mail as applicable.

· May assist with physician questions related to the physician portal or other issues that may arise.

· Demonstrates the spirit of the philosophy, mission, and values of the hospital through words and actions and implements

them into departmental processes, programs, and the working environment.

· Applies the principles and values of customer service and continuous quality improvement while performing day to day

activities of the position.

· Maintains and protects confidentiality regarding all aspects of patient care, personnel and strategic issues. Adheres to

Confidentiality Policy.

· Maintains positive working relationships and fosters cooperative work environment. Adheres to the hospital’s compliance

program.

· Displays honesty and mutual respect when communicating with peers and other departments.

· Follows through on problems that may compromise effective job performance by using appropriate chain of command.

· Adheres to safety practices and meets requirements of National Patient Safety Goals.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Certifications)

Certification, Licensure: Non-applicable

Education: High School Diploma or GED

one (1) year related experience in a hospital setting is preferred. Medical records experience is a requirement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent organizational skills. Excellent writing and composition skills. Must type 50-60 wpm. Excellent computer, word

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