In keeping with the organization’s goal of improving the lives of the residents served, the Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for representing the company in a positive manner while maintaining medical records in an organized manner. Works in close coordination and cooperation with all areas of nursing.

Assist nursing in organizing, implementing, and performing administrative procedures.
Organize and complete medical records of discharged residents.
Organize and evaluate medical records and health information for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure residents’ medical charts are complete, properly identified, signed, and fully updated in the computer system.
Copy records and send requests for records when presented with a properly completed medical release.
Pull charts as needed for special audits and billing.
Contact discharged patients, their families, and physicians to maintain a registry with follow-up or missing information.
Protect the security of medical records and maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Maintain infection control and standard precaution practices, and follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents while promoting a caring environment.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Report hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, and supply issues to the supervisor.
Answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously when working in resident care areas.
Report resident concerns to the appropriate department head.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Communicate with other employees in a private and respectful manner.
Work proficiently with company-designated computer systems.