Medical Record Coordinator II

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Job Description

Under the direction of the Supervisor and Lead Medical Record Coordinator, the MRC coordinates HIM scanning

functions to ensure that all documents are available in the electronic medical records for both 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: 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.

Scans documents into the electronic record to meeting HIMSS standards.

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.

Education & Training: High School graduate or equivalent required.

Minimum 1 year with medical office, clerical experience preferred. Medical Terminology 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.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.