What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Record Coordinator position at Devcare?
The Medical Record Coordinator and Abstractor will serve as a subject matter expert for birth defects case management and will be primarily responsible for medical record processing and abstraction.
Responsibilities:
- Request medical records of persons with suspected or identified birth defects using a developed algorithm
- Conduct case verification on all reports received on key birth defect diagnoses
- Review assigned medical records (digital, electronic, and hard copies) and extract relevant information and required data variables
- Cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure abstracted data is complete and accurate
- Perform data entry into iCMS database for abstracted medical records
- Review data entry by non-clinical staff to ensure clinical accuracy
- Collaborate with the TNBDSS team to identify issues and ensure data processes are complete and accurate
- Maintain partnerships with facility HIM staff and provide feedback as it relates to process improvements
- Complete abstraction assignments on time with minimal supervision
- Attend regular meetings with the Clients team
- Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, birth defects, healthy pregnancy, and health equity
Requirements:
- Undergraduate (Associate or Bachelor) degree in a healthcare-related field;RN preferred.
- Extensive clinical experience (5 years or more; Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, etc.) may be considered in lieu of formal education. (Completion of a nursing program preferred)
- At least 1 year in Health Information Management; Coding, Nursing, and/or Medical Record abstraction experience required
- Clinical background in Pediatrics, Labor/Delivery, Congenital Birth Defects, and/or Maternal/Child Health preferred
- Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance at all times
- Ability to work independently, responsibly, and efficiently; problem-solving and communicating when needs are present
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $38 - $48
