Responsible for managing and organizing patient information in a secure, confidential manner. Serves as a liaison for physician offices and other hospital staff and supports timely, accurate, and complete documentation practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Analyzing records for required documentation and signatures, whether paper or scanned
- Responding to internal and external customer inquiries
- Verifying primary and secondary insurance coverage using available systems and tools
- Obtaining insurance authorizations when required for admissions
- Providing release of information services
- Maintaining patient rights and information restrictions
- Auditing medical records for completeness and timeliness
- Entering demographic, contact, insurance, and referral information into system software
- Assisting with admission packets and chart organization
- Supporting physicians with locating and completing patient records, including electronic signatures
- Filing or scanning loose documents and reports for discharged records
- Providing backup data entry support
- Completing utilization review forms and maintaining insurance review calendars
- Prepping, analyzing, scanning, and quality-checking patient records
- Updating admissions, discharges, and room changes in system platforms
Requirements & Qualifications
Skills and abilities
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal guidelines
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education and experience
- Associate degree preferred
- RHIT preferred, or eligibility within one year
- Prior experience in medical records or release of information preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Location
New York, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Associate
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago