Medical Records Coordinator (41153)

Hinds Hospice; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) with employer match

Life/AD&D insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Credit Union membership

Paid Time Off (FT)

Job summary

Hinds LifeCare is seeking a Full Time Medical Records Coordinator in Fresno, CA. The role requires maintaining and reviewing medical records, processing admissions, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and Joint Commission standards within the hospice setting.

Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $26.00 hourly with a generous benefits package and up to 25% travel. Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED and 2+ years of scheduling or patient services experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years experience scheduling or managing patient services in hospital, healthcare, or hospice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking under changing healthcare conditions.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and hospice regulations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and willingness to use a personal vehicle.
• Proof of automobile insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to meet physical demands (lift/carry 10 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Maintains paper and electronic medical records in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Processes admissions by reviewing documentation for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews physician orders, CTIs, and Plans of Care for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Routes documentation to appropriate clinicians/physicians for signature and timely completion.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal hospice regulations.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with all agency departments, team members, volunteers, vendors, and business partners.

Skills

Scheduling experience

HIPAA knowledge

Healthcare/hospice operations

Documentation & records

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Patient and Family Service - Fresno, CA 93711, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care,

Hinds LifeCare, one of the most well-known and well-respected nonprofit agencies in California’s Central Valley and a pioneer in the practice of hospice and palliative care, is seeking aFull TimeMedical Records Coordinatorto join our team.

The Medical Records Coordinator will be familiar with and follow all rules for the Joint Commission, State and Federal regulations.

• Maintains paper and electronic medical records in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
• Processes admissions by reviewing documentation for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews physician orders, Certifications/Terminal Illness (CTIs), and Plans of Care (POCs) for technical accuracy and completeness.
• Routes documentation to appropriate clinicians/physicians for signature and ensures timely completion.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, Joint Commission standards, and all applicable state and federal hospice regulations.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with all agency departments, team members, volunteers, vendors, and business partners.

Why Hinds LifeCare:

A mission-driven organization and a pioneer in hospice care, Hinds LifeCare seeks to uphold the dignity and ease the suffering of the terminallyill while supporting their loved ones and those who are grieving. Our vision is to be recognized for excellence in compassionate end-of-lifecare and specialized grief support services, accessible to all. We provide a compassionate presence, pursue excellence, act ethically,professionally, and with hope.

As a member of the Hinds LifeCare team, you’ll be part of an organization with a long history of recognition for excellence and compassion.Hospice work in any position – from medical to clerical --can be demanding. But hospice work is rewarding, especially for a person with thededication required to rise to the challenges of end-of-life care, regardless of the position they work.

Hinds LifeCare is Joint Commission accredited and was recently recognized by Fresno’s Marjaree Mason Center as its Leading Business for 2023.

Qualifications:

Compensation $23 - $26 hourly

Generous benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union membership
• Paid Time Off (24.5 days per year for FT employees, based on 40-hour work week).

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum 2 years experience in scheduling or managing patient services within a hospital, healthcare, or hospice office setting.
• Ability to work and problem solve independently, while being a supporting team member.
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and remain flexible in an ever-changing healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare or hospice regulations.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• Must show proof of automobile insurance, proof of current auto registration and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job(i.e., Push, Pull, Lift/Carry 10 lbs.).