What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records / Admissions Coordinator position at The Centers?
Coordinates Medical Record Activities
- Receives and handles all request for release of information
- Trains program staff on medical records procedures.
- Submits information for Client Records portion of annual budget in preparation of department budget.
- Prepares and submits various departmental reports on monthly and annual basis.
- Provides appropriate information to other departments and divisions in a timely manner.
- Keeps others informed of activities which may affect them.
Coordinates Admissions Activities
-Assists with Access Bulk Mail inquiries as needed.
- Work with MCOs/private insurance companies to obtain initial and continued stay authorizations.
- Enters Managed Care authorizations in the EMR
- Insures the receipt of Initial PCP Referral, External CON, and Initial Auth on RTC admits. Prepares and forwards residential treatment admission information for EMCC, EMAC, & Monticello
- Scans PCP referrals & other documents into the EMR
- Determines financial eligibility (Insurance, Medicaid…) & obtains benefit quote
- Enters intake information into EMR