Receives and processes requests for health records after patient discharge.
Reviews and analyzes medical records for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of documentation.
Assembles records in chronological order and prepares them for imaging.
Tracks and documents chart deficiencies for clinical staff and completes administrative reviews as needed.
Corrects deficiencies within required compliance timeframes and maintains confidentiality of all records and patient information.
Maintains the chart tracking system, assists clinicians with locating charts, routes incoming charts, and ensures records are filed promptly.
Processes authorizations for release of information, answers phones professionally, orders and distributes approved forms, and assists with records purging and destruction.
Supports performance improvement activities, committee work, training, and other assigned duties.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of experience in a medical records department or healthcare office setting.
Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
Ability to communicate verbally, meet continual deadlines, maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions, and stay detail-oriented and highly organized.
Must demonstrate knowledge within 6 months of hire of documentation requirements and procedures compliant with CMS, DMH, and The Joint Commission.
Basic clerical skills, including Microsoft Office and alphabetic, numeric, and terminal digit filing.
Ability to use standard office equipment, including copy machines and fax machines.
General knowledge of EHR and medical records procedures and standards.
Location
Alabama, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
2 weeks ago