Medical Records Coordinator: HIPAA Expert & EHR Pro

Elevate Care; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Elevate Care is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Coordinator to join our team. This position oversees medical records management, ensuring HIPAA compliance and confidentiality while maintaining accuracy.

You will manage documentation, audits, and access requests, train staff, and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support patient care and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical records management within a healthcare or skilled nursing facility setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations, Medicare/Medicaid requirements, and state guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain medical records in compliance with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, and state regulations.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, filing, and retrieval of patient records.
• Conduct routine audits to verify record accuracy and completeness.
• Train and oversee medical records staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.
• Respond to requests for medical records from authorized personnel while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on changes in medical records regulations and implement necessary updates.

Skills

HIPAA regulations

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Elevate Care is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Records Coordinator to join our team. This position oversees medical records management, ensuring HIPAA compliance and confidentiality while maintaining accuracy.

You will manage documentation, audits, and access requests, train staff, and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to support patient care and regulatory compliance.