What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Coordinator position at ResCare Community Living?
ResCare Community Living, a part of the Sevita family, provides quality services that empower individuals, enhance independence, and help people live well. Since 1974, we’ve supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently at home and in their community. With our dedicated team and experienced staff, we provide person-centered services that help people build skills, overcome challenges, and reach their full potential.
Medical Records Coordinator
Do you have experience in a medical office environment and want to work for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Medical Records Coordinator role, you will contribute to the company’s commitment to serve others by compiling, verifying, typing, and filing individual records.
- This position will compile, process, and maintain medical records, of person(s) served in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health services system. Report patient information for health requirements and standards.
- Attend weekly team meetings as coordinated by Registered Nurse supervisor
- Monitor triage reports Maintain medical records according to are regulatory requirements
- Maintain all diagnostic filing, electronic, scans and hard copy documentation to the current chart, including but not limited to results, physician appointments and follow ups
- Phone physician for appointments for individuals
- Provide medical record information to other operations, agencies, and physicians’ offices
- Provide requested information to Support Center staff as requested
- Assure charts and/or files are purged on a regular basis, monthly and/or as required
- Maintain up-to-date client health profile in Electronic Health Record face sheet for each person served and input necessary information into database, as applicable
- Schedule all required medical appointments within 30 days of admission as directed and annually thereafter
- Dispose of non-controlled medication under direction of Registered Nurse Case Manager
- Follow up on chart reviews and Certified Nursing Assistant recommendations by physician and as directed by Registered Nurse
- Send prescriptions ordered to pharmacy
- Prepare consult paperwork weekly for upcoming appointments and other consults as needed
Qualifications:
- Education:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma. Exceptions to educational requirements must comply with state law and regulations.
- Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license, with a satisfactory driving record, as defined by Company vehicle policy
- Must meet all agency requirements for pre-employment as required by Company and/or State regulations
- Must have the ability to use a computer utilizing company documentation systems
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external to the company
- Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Capable of working responsibly with highly confidential information
- Must maintain state regulatory certifications, as required by state/program requirements
- Travel between job sites
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of coworkers
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – apply today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.