Medical Record Coordinator II

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Job Description

This is an on site position.

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Lead Medical Record Coordinator, the MRC coordinates HIM functions with the Medical Staff and other internal and external clients in order to provide complete and accurate medical records to be used for patient care and in accordance with external accrediting /regulatory bodies, the Abington Jefferson Medical Staff Bylaws, and all hospital policies.

II. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Meets all standards of the Patient Satisfaction Initiative Criteria in order to make AH the hospital of choice for Patients and Employees.
2. Coordinates with Nursing the process of retrieving all discharged inpatient and Same Day Procedure (Spus) records in order to facilitate a complete medical record for multi-faceted functions such as: medical staff chart completion; coding reimbursement; research; administrative decisions; and on-going patient care. Performs incomplete chart processing in accordance with internal and external accrediting regulatory bodies. Provides chart copying services for transferring patients and other customers requests to provide continuity of patient care.
3. Performs other related functions of Health Information Management such as communication with physicians, administration, nursing and other internal and external clients, information, front desk reception duties, storage and retrieval of medical records in accordance with internal and external standards and regulations in order to facilitate efficient patient care decisions.
4. Acts as a liaison between nursing, medical staff, residents, funeral directors, morgue attendant, social work, pathology, Gift of Life, and the coroner to perform post-mortem coordination duties to meet regulatory and customer service needs.

Experience/Education

Minimum 1 year with medical office, clerical experience preferred. Medical Terminology preferred.
High School graduate or eqivalent required.
N/A
Demonstrates above average organizational communication skills. Ability to efficiently multi-task. Must be able to work independently. Current computer skills preferred.

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Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.