Medical Records Coordinator

Bridge View Nursing Home is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator

This position is Full Time - Monday through Friday.

We are located in Queens, NY

Medical Records Coordinator Position Overview

The Medical Records Coordinator assists with obtaining necessary financial documents for insurance coverage, uploads medical records into EMR, audits and retrieves records & certifications when needed. The Medical Records Coordinator also oversees receptionists.

Necessary Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in Long-term Care preferred
• Computer competent
• Ability to maintain HIPPA compliance with confidential information

Medical Records Coordinator Responsibilities Include

• Assist in organizing, planning and directing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Batch resident information into the computer and retrieve resident demographic information as appropriate or as instructed
• Pick up and deliver resident medical records from wards, nurses' stations, and other designated areas of the facility as necessary
• Files information such a nurses' notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x-ray results, corresponence, etc. into residents' charts
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
• Retrieve resident records (manually/electronically). Deliver as necessary.
• Assist in developing procedures to ensure resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.
• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc. in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
• Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents.
• Ensure all purchase orders are properly prepared, signed and submitted as required in procurement policies and procedures.
• Ensure inventory is updated as required, when receiving/issuing supplies and equipment.

Additional Skills

• Must possess accurate math skills.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations

We offer the Following

• Competitive Compensation.
• Great Benefits Package.
• Professional Growth & Stability.
• Innovative Training Programs And much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer -M/F/D/V