Medical Records Coordinator

Company: Neighborcare Health
Location: Seattle
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

PurposeThe Medical Records Coordinator provides complete and full documentation that is essential to ensure efficient and reliable care for patients. Medical Records Coordinator provides clerical support to clinical care teams on behalf of patients. Work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care to meet clinic goals for quality care and patient satisfaction. Work in partnership and with joint accountability with other team members to achieve Neighborcare Healths Mission, Guiding Principles, and goals.Neighborcare Health offers a robust benefit package: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 18+ days of Paid Time Off, 9-Paid Holidays, Retirement with Matching, Life & AD&D, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, & More! This position is eligible for the Staff Referral Program.In this position you will:Resolve inbox Medical Clerk tasks in EpicFunction as initial clinic contact to resolve prior authorization issues for Durable Medical Equipment and PrescriptionsCall pharmacies as needed to follow up on patient medicationsAppropriately document and electronically distribute medical records from outside facilities to providers for future appointments.Request chart notes as needed from outside facilities using available resourcesSchedule patients in Epic as neededDocument denied prescriptions and task them to the provider for follow up changesAccurately mail/fax/ and complete documents generated by other members of the health care teamsMail lab letters to patients and validate that HIPAA is updated at all times before mailing lab lettersKey Skills, Knowledge & AbilitiesRequired for this job:Working knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical record (EpicCare)Required qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentPreferred qualifications:1-year experience working in medical office or clinic settingIn-progress or completed Associates or Bachelors degree in Applied Science, Allied Health, Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Pre-Med, Pre-Physician Assistant, Healthcare Services ManagementIn-progress or completed Certificate in Allied Health, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Nursing, Care Navigation & Coordination Certificate, Medical TerminologyOur MissionThe mission of Neighborcare Health is to provide comprehensive health care to families and individuals who have difficulty accessing care; respond with sensitivity to the needs of our culturally diverse patients; and advocate and work with others to improve the overall health status of the communities we serve.About our Service CommitmentsOur service commitments were created by staff members, leaders, board members and patients. We use these as a guide and expectation for how we treat our patients and each other. You may learn more about our service commitments here, https://neighborcare.org/about-us/service-commitments/Serving patientsServing each otherA warm welcomeCaringRespectWorking togetherTrusting RelationshipAbout usFor 50 years, Neighborcare Health has been caring for our neighbors with essential medical and dental care, counseling, outreach, health education and more in Seattle, Vashon, and our newest dental clinic in Olympia! Our purpose is to improve health by engaging, educating, and empowering people in the communities we serve. We are looking to hire the best talent to support our culturally diverse workplace and community.CompensationThe wage range for this position is a minimum $19.97/hour up to $24.77/hour maximum.Compensation will be determined based on years of relevant experience.Union: YesThe full job description will be provided during the interview process.#Work4NCHEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)by Jobble

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