Medical Records Coordinator

*Medical Records Coordinator* *Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center* in *Natchitoches* *, Louisiana* is actively seeking a Full-Time *Medical Records Coordinator*! Are you looking for *meaningful work with a positive impact on others*? Would you like to join *a supportive team that truly values you and your skills*? If so, please keep reading! This Medical Records Coordinator position earns *competitive pay*, based on experience.
We also provide our employees with *excellent benefits and perks*, including *medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), two-week vacation, sick days, eight personal days off, a cafeteria plan, and more*.
We also make it easy to apply using the company web page.
Please go to *natchitochesrehabcenter.
com *to submit your application/resume today.
*General Description* * The Medical Records Coordinator is responsible for preparing, compiling, maintaining, * storing and retrieving medical records in a timely and accurate manner.
* Essential Duties * Maintains a qualitative and quantitative audit/quality monitoring process.
* Reports findings periodically and as requested and assists with ensuring follow-up/corrections are completed.
* Maintains security of health information systems and medical records.
* Verify physical protection is in place to prevent loss, destruction and * unauthorized use of both manual and electronic records.
* Verify Facility safeguards are in place such as record sign-out systems.
* Verify systems are in place for securing file cabinets and file rooms where * overflow and discharge records are stored.
* Verify systems are in place to maintain confidentiality/privacy of both manual * and electronic health information.
* Manages the release of health information functions for the Facility including review * and processing of all requests for information.
* Maintains Facility policies and legal requirements for release of information.
* Maintains system for filing, retention and destruction of records in compliance with * State, Federal, and HIPAA guidelines.
* Participates in meetings and committees as requested.
* Provides in-service education as applicable on health information issues.
* Provides orientation to new employees on topics such as the medical record * organization and content, record completion, confidentiality, HIPAA privacy and * security safeguards, documentation standards and error correction procedures.
*Qualifications* * *Education/Training:* Preferred credentialing as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) or a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
* *12 months prior experience in medical records department preferred.
* Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Medical records: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: * Natchitoches, LA 71457: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person