Strategic Medical Records Coordinator

archcarecareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ArchCare Senior Life is looking for a meticulous Medical Records Clerk to compile, scan, and maintain enrollees' records in compliance with HIPAA, CMS and regulatory requirements. You will prepare charts for new enrollees and ensure accurate data entry into EMR and other databases.

Responsibilities include processing electronic and paper records, coordinating IDT data, audits, and releasing information per ArchCare policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Min 1 year of medical record experience or data entry.
• Knowledge of ICD-9 codes highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains all electronic and paper participant records including enrollment and disenrollment, medical and social histories and IDT encounters and provide data for reporting and quality assessment.
• Files documents into active records.
• Keeps face sheet and other required information up to date.
• Protects the security of medical records to ensure confidentiality.
• Reviews records for completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintains hard copy and electronic filing system as required.
• Sends for medical information for applicants and participants at intake and as requested by the IDT.
• Releases information to persons and agencies per ArchCare Senior Life policies and HIPAA compliance.
• Resolves/clarifies codes and diagnoses with medical staff to obtain missing information.
• Coordinates and disseminates agenda for IDT meetings; attends IDT meetings and updates care/treatment plans.
• Conducts routine monthly and ad hoc medical record audits.
• Compiles and enters data into databases and checks accuracy for file creation and upload.
• Prepares charts/EMR for surveys by regulatory agencies.
• Purges records and thins charts according to protocols.
• Maintains medical record forms inventory; reorders as needed.
• Maintains schedule flexibility to meet emergencies and workload changes.
• Meet CMS-approved competencies before working independently.

Job description

ArchCare Senior Life is looking for a meticulous Medical Records Clerk to compile, scan, and maintain enrollees' records in compliance with HIPAA, CMS and regulatory requirements. You will prepare charts for new enrollees and ensure accurate data entry into EMR and other databases.

Responsibilities include processing electronic and paper records, coordinating IDT data, audits, and releasing information per ArchCare policies.