GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Medical Records Coordinator.
This position is responsible for assembling patient information into patients’ medical charts/records in an accurate and complete manner.
Responsibilities include:
- Assembling patients’ health information including patient symptoms and medical history, exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Reviewing records to ensure all forms are completed, properly identified, and signed, and that all necessary information is filed in the appropriate manual and/or computer format.
- Communicating with physicians and other health care professionals to clarify diagnoses or obtain additional information.
- Submitting files and documentation to physicians and other clinicians as requested for review, quality assurance checks, and other purposes.
- Providing charts and documents requested for legal actions, following patient consent and confidentiality protocols.
- Managing the patient portal for the medical office.
- Using practice management software to store, tabulate, analyze, and retrieve data to improve patient care, control costs, respond to surveys, or support research studies.
- Protecting patients’ health information to maintain confidentiality, authorized access for treatment, and data security.
- Accessing and updating referral software to improve patient care and ensure quality metrics are met.
- Training new Medical Records clerks.
- Managing the inbound fax queue.
- Serving as administrator for the hospital portal and medical records access.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Associate degree from a community or junior college preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a medical records specialist, preferably in a medical practice setting.
Coordinator status requirements
- Must be a leader and viewed as a leader by other staff.
- No performance or disciplinary actions in the last year.
- Serves as a mentor and trainer for new hires in the field.
- Considered a subject-matter expert by peers, management, and physicians.
Performance requirements
- Ability to alphabetize and organize information in chronological order.
- Ability to analyze medical records for completeness and accuracy with attention to detail.
- Ability to schedule time and assignments effectively.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office and appropriate EMR software competently.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations related to patient information.
- Skill in entering information into the preferred medical record system while meeting clinic standards.
Additional requirements
- Ability to perform tasks associated with a Medical Records Specialist role, including standing, sitting, bending, and reaching.
- Ability to work at computer monitors for prolonged periods.
Location
Illinois, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Senior
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago