Medical Records Coordinator- AZ - Multispecialty Clinic at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ

Job description

• The Medical Records Coordinator position is responsible for all records management as they pertain to all practices within the Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Patient Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure medical documents, including lab/imaging/consult reports, phone messages, and other paperwork, are completed and signed off on by providers.
• Imaging and scanning of medical documents into electronic medical record system.
• Receive and process requests for patient health information in accordance with Midwestern University policies and procedures.
• Issue medical files to persons and agencies according to government laws and regulations.
• Process records for discharges/dismissed patients.
• Participate in medical record audits.
• Answer inbound/outbound calls.
• Train other employees on processing medical records.
• Maintain an organized, neat work-area.
• Responsible for safeguarding patient records and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Work with the IT department on issues relating to medical record management.
• May assist with administrative duties such as opening mail, ordering office supplies, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate that customer service is a high priority. Must enjoy fast paced work environment and must have high level of detail and accuracy. Knowledge of business office practices, procedures, and equipment related to medical records required and also produces timely records releases as requested. Able to adhere to HIPPA laws at all times required. Must possess ability to scan / index patient records with accuracy. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required with 2 years of medical record management experience. Or a diploma/certificate from an accredited school of medical record management/medical office assistant program with at least 1 year of healthcare related experience.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Education
• Required
• High School or better.
• Experience
• Required
• 2 years of medical record management experience.

Skills

Required

• Customer service is a high priority
• High level of detail and accuracy

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.