Medical Records Coordinator

Mount Sinai Medical Center, Manhattan, NY
(Full time)

Job Description:
 

The Medical Records Coordinator performs a variety of clerical duties involved in maintaining patient medical records including filing, retrieving and distributing medical records, loose notes and reports and maintaining associated logs and records in accordance with established priorities and procedures.

1. Compiles and maintains medical records of patients to document condition and treatment and to provide data for research studies.
2. Ensures all medical files are complete and includes such documents as dictations, laboratory and pathology reports, operative reports and notes, discharge summaries, copies of insurance cards, demographic information and insurance authorizations.
3. Prepares and ensures all charts are pulled and in advance of request date; continually check to ensure add-on information/documents are captured.
4. Assists in the retrieval and copying of medical information from patient medical records to answer authorized requests in support of patient care activities, patient account settlements and third party sponsorship; documents patient records appropriately.
5. Ensures charts are returned and checked in at the end of each day.
6. Generates patient Final Letters from visit information provided by Physicians and Nurses and contained within a template document.
7. Performs other related duties.

Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmatie action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.

Mount Sinai Medical Center - An EEO/AA-D/V Employer

Job Qualifications:
 

Minimum Education:

GED/HS

Minimum Related Experience:

6 months clerical and/or general office experience; knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

 
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( AllHealthcareJobs Job ID:602331 last updated on 11/20/2009)