Health Plus Management is seeking a patient-centric and detail-oriented Medical Records Coordinator to support medical records handling and patient information processing for a busy physician support organization.
The role is responsible for creating, retrieving, reviewing, organizing, and updating patient records to help ensure smooth patient flow and timely support for billing and office operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Pulling and reviewing charts before appointments to confirm all medical records are on file
- Obtaining records from outside sources for pre-visit review
- Preparing complete medical records for the billing department as requested
- Creating chart folders and organizing labels and documents
- Reviewing charts for complete and accurate patient demographic information
- Preparing patient charts with demographic details, prior x-rays, tests, and related documents
- Processing release of information requests and scanning documents into electronic systems
- Collecting necessary paperwork and authorizations needed for billing
- Scanning information into patients' electronic records
- Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidance
- Performing other administrative tasks as assigned
Requirements & Qualifications
Knowledge and experience
- 1+ years of medical administrative experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures preferred
- Experience with an EMR system preferred
- Knowledge of plaintiff, defendant, and third-party requests, as well as HIPAA requirements for release of PHI, preferred
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
Skills and abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
- Ability to work under pressure with a solution-oriented mindset
- Strong sense of urgency and task completion focus
Physical requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds at times
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago