HIPAA-Savvy Medical Records Coordinator

LifeSkills and Pennyroyal Center; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeSkills Corporate in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator to manage daily records operations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support information requests. The role involves processing ROI requests, maintaining accurate client records, and training staff on records procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate degree preferred and at least two years in medical records, preferably in behavioral health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of medical records experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record (EHR) system preferred.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and confidentiality regulations governing behavioral health records.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow of the Medical Records Department under supervision.
• Process releases of information, records requests, ROI, and other disclosures.
• Handle subpoenas, legal requests, and audits as directed by Compliance Officer.
• Prepare client records for appointments and ensure completeness.
• Scan, upload, and maintain records in the EHR.
• Data entry with accuracy and confidentiality of medical records.
• Maintain archived records per policy and regulations.
• Assist training of new employees on records procedures.
• Provide guidance on medical records processes.
• Maintain confidentiality of PHI and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Health Information Management/Healthcare Administration

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EHR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

LifeSkills Corporate in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator to manage daily records operations, ensure HIPAA compliance, and support information requests. The role involves processing ROI requests, maintaining accurate client records, and training staff on records procedures.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with an Associate degree preferred and at least two years in medical records, preferably in behavioral health.