What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coordinator position at Summit Spine and Joint Centers?
Company Overview:
Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is on track to become the largest comprehensive spine and joint care provider in the state of Georgia while providing clinical, surgical and imaging services to our patients. We are seeking a full-time Medical Records Coordinator to join our team of administrative staff to provide exceptional patient care!
Summary of Position:
The Medical Records Coordinator processes requests for medical record retrieval from storage. The Medical Records Coordinator must excel at coordinating with patients, staff, providers, and other 3rd party sources in providing accurate medical documentation while adhering to all relevant legal frameworks such as HIPAA.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming requests for medical records while ensuring all responses conform to HIPAA requirements
- Retrieve, sort, and scan medical records, medical appeals, and medical signoffs.
- Download requests from fax inboxes, portals, secure email servers
- Match requests with corresponding claims within the electronic medical record
- File new medical records or external medical records as the need arises
- Maintain active and discharged patient medical records
- Notify relevant staff of incomplete medical records
- Answer telephone calls from external record requestors
- Perform clerical and support functions for the Medical Records department
Skills And Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to HIPAA
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Strong interpersonal skills when working with external stakeholders
- Strong written communication skills
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and legal aspects of health information
Education And Experience
- Experience using eClinicalWorks preferred
- Minimum 1-year Medical Records experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Certification as a qualified Medical Records practitioner preferred
