Medical Records Coordinator - Home Health

At Transition Home Healthcare, our associates are our most valuable asset. Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers. Medical Records Coordinator - Home Health (Southwest) (Onsite-Houston, TX) A Home Health Medical Records Specialist is responsible for managing, maintaining, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient medical records in a home health setting. This role supports both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating smooth operations. Core Responsibilities Maintain and organize patient records: Compile, process, and store medical files in both electronic and paper formats, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness Review and verify records: Check for compliance with HIPAA, OASIS, Medicare guidelines, and home health regulations; ensure documentation supports medical necessity and aligns with physician orders Assign clinical codes: Use classification systems to code diagnoses, procedures, and services for billing, data analysis, and quality reporting Process requests: Retrieve and release patient records to healthcare providers, insurance companies, legal entities, or other authorized parties, following strict confidentiality protocols Support admissions and discharges: Assist with intake, verify insurance, and complete admission paperwork for home health patients Compliance and confidentiality: Adhere to all state, federal, and organizational policies, including HIPAA, and always safeguard patient information Benefits Very Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays Medical Dental Vision Life insurance & LTD/AD&D insurance Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurances (Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Policies, Legal Plans, & More!) 401k Who would be a great fit for this role? Understands the importance of efficient communication with facilities and Physicians Is able to multitask and has excellent organizational skills Has outstanding communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal) Is autonomous and self-motivated Believes in a team approach to problem solving Freely shares their ideas and visions and stands up for what they believe in Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent; post secondary certificate or associate’s degree may be preferred Experience: Prior experience in medical records, home health, hospice, or healthcare administration is highly valued Skills: Strong organizational, clerical, and computer skills; knowledge of medical terminology; ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr