Greens at Hickory is looking for an experienced Medical Records Coordinator. The primary purpose of the Medical Records Coordinator is to maintain the patients’ clinical records, including coding, auditing, and providing pertinent staff education regarding recordkeeping procedures in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. 

Specific Requirements:

• Must demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information
• Must demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems
• Must have functional knowledge in field of practice
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be knowledgeable of medical records practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records functions in the post-acute care facility
• Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the medical records department
• Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: medical coding, auditing, clinical records, privacy official responsibilities, supervisory responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
• Promotes a culture of integrity, maintains an “open door” policy, and does not participate in or allow retaliation against those who report good faith concerns
• Actively implements the compliance program and Code of Conduct and ensures 100% participation by department staff

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to audit and complete ongoing review of all patients’ clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
• Must be able to maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systems
• Must understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
• Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
• Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
• Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Must be able to communicate and function productively in an interdisciplinary team
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language