Medical Records Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

The Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for performing the clerical duties of the Medical and Nursing Departments to assure that documentation for all medical record information is in compliance with established facility policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations.

Contributions :

Health Information Management Functions :

• Maintains the security of health information systems and medical records. Assures physical protection is in place to prevent loss, destruction and unauthorized use of both manual and electronic records. For example, assures safeguards are in place such as sign-out systems, and systems for securing file cabinets and file rooms where overflow and discharge records are stored.
• Assures systems are in place to maintain confidentiality of manual health information.
• Manages the release of information functions for the facility including review and processing of all requests for information. Maintain facility policies and standards of practice to assure release of information requests are appropriate and meet legal standards and is processed in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
• Maintains a forms management system for development, review, and reproduction of facility forms. Maintain a master forms manual.
• Maintains systems for filing, retention and destruction of overflow records and discharge records in accordance with facility policy and relevant regulations.
• Participates in meetings and committees such as Medicare review, HIPPA policy and procedure committee.
• Assures systems are in place to maintain up to date resident-specific information in the computerized clinical information system and completes data entry functions as applicable.
• Orders and maintains a proper inventory of all medical record forms and distributes to appropriate staff.
• Maintains a current Medical Record Policy and Procedure book, including consultant reports.

Records Management Functions :

Job Requirements :

Moorings Park ® Communities, a renowned Life Plan organization includes three unique campuses located in Naples, Florida. We offer Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of compassionate care for both our residents and our partners.

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