Medical Records Coordinator

Ohio Living; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator in Toledo to maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with regulations. The role emphasizes confidentiality and proper filing of charts using EMR systems.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, an approved medical records course, and 1 year of relevant experience, with strong English reading and writing skills. The position operates on-site with standard shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved course for medical records technology.
• One year experience in medical records in a long-term care or healthcare facility preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current and complete medical records per standards and regulations.
• Advise Administrator on federal and state laws concerning medical records.
• Review department policies at least annually and suggest changes.
• Ensure proper filing, coding, signing, and indexing of records.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and EMR accuracy.
• Operate the EMR system and distribute incoming faxes via efax.
• Attend meetings and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Tools

EMR software

efax system

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to haveemployees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness,contributing to efficiencies, streamliningprocesses, beingdependable,sparking creativity or something else,the demonstration ofHOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongsideour valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcareorthoseembracingthe next chapter of their lives.Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Medical Records Coordinator ensures that a complete medical records program is maintained in accordance with company standards, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Quality and Compliance Management - 90%

• Maintains current and accurate records through use of computers and/or other documentation in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Advises Administrator on federal and state laws concerning medical records.
• Reviews department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes
• Ensures that incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in developing procedures to ensure paper records are properly assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.
• Ensures established policies and procedures for the medical records section are followed by all personnel.
• Ensures that work area(s) and equipment are maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
• Maintains the confidentiality/rights of all patients and their care information.
• Ensures that electronic medical record has been entered correctly.
• Maintains face-to-face encounters and physician orders using the electronic medical record system.
• Assists in the management of the efax system by distributing incoming faxes.

Operations Management & Administration - 10%

• Reviews all records.
• Collects, assembles, checks and files patient charts as required.
• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.
• Efficiently operates the electronic medical records (EMR) system.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an approved course for medical records technology.

Experience

• One year experience in medical records in a long-term care or healthcare facility preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day
• Standing - Up to 8 hours/day
• Walking - Up to 6 hours/day
• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling equipment/supplies - Up to 25 pounds
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - III

The pay range for this role is $16-19.50/hr.