Medical Records Coordinator
Overview:
The Medical Records Coordinator will coordinate and perform clerical duties associated with obtaining, completing, and maintaining patient medical records. This is a clinic-based position located in the Midtown area of Atlanta, GA (2140 Peachtree Road).
No weekends, holidays, or late evenings! General work hours are Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
About the Role:
- Expert knowledge of legal requirements related to release of records, maintaining the completed ROIs from patients, and overseeing the department’s processing of the medical records
- Responsible for handling more complex records requests with support of legal/compliance regarding court requested records.
- Sort, file and collates a variety of medical records and information such as progress notes, treatment plans, nursing/clinical notes, and discharge summaries into the patient’s medical record
- Creates medical record files
- Ensures medical records are completed and updated accurately in a timely manner
- Research lost or missing records/information in accordance with established procedures
- Answer requests for medical records from outside agencies and third-party sponsorship
- Assists designated staff with locating a patient's medical records
- Maintains accurate logs, card files, statistics, and information release forms
- Performs medical record audits
- Responsible for filing paperwork and reports
- Safeguards medical records in compliance with HIPAA standards
- Collaborate with the company's Compliance department to ensure Avita policy and procedure adherence
- Additional responsibilities assigned as needed.
About You:
- High school diploma or GED required, Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a health-related field
- Advanced training and knowledge related to the processing of medical records.
- Two years experience in a quantitative medical records review environment preferred
- Maintains a high level of patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
- MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
- Experience with eClinical Works preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Embrace and performs in the spirit of the company's core values and goals
- Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality. Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.
We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.
Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.