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Medical Records Coordinator

Peoria, Illinois · Healthcare
Sharon HealthCare is hiring a  Medical Records Coordinator                                         

The Medical Records Coordinator maintains consumers' medical records and health-related information, as well as arranges medical appointments, staff escorts and transportation
 

Position Qualifications and Continuing Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of a high school diploma or a GED
  • Be in good mental and physical health, have sound judgment, and a sincere desire to work with the facility's  population
  • Know and adhere to the facility's Mission Statement and role in Recovery
  • Demonstrate a commitment to consumer rights, dignity, and independence
  • Possess a basic knowledge of services that enhance the psychosocial wellbeing of consumers
  • Be committed to cultivating an environment that promotes Recovery and collaborative relationships among consumers, staff, and stakeholders
  • Be able to therapeutically engage with consumers regardless of their manner of presentation
  • Have excellent organizational and communication skills as well as the ability to multitask
  • Possess a high capacity for problem-solving
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with staff and community based medical, psychiatric, and transportation providers
  • Be able to receive and carry out directives
  • Be highly dependable and punctual
  • Be willing to act as a role model in team spirit, conduct, and appearance
  • Be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or in emergency situations when requested
  • Possess a high capacity for problem-solving
  • Possess basic computer skills
  • Be able to receive and carry out directives
  • Have the ability to work independently as well as collaborate with staff and community based medical, psychiatric, and transportation providers

Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, check contents, and maintain medical records for both active and discharged consumers
  • Compile and submit information from records as required for insurance companies, funding entities, correctional/judicial systems, and any other authorized individual or entities
  • Conduct regular audits of active consumer records to ensure all required documentation is present and timely
  • Establish and oversee a procedure to ensure consumer records do not leave the Medical Records area except as authorized in facility policies and procedures
  • Arrange offsite medical appointments in accordance with physician's orders
  • Verify that consumer benefit funding will cover offsite services
  • Arrange transportation and staff escort to and from appointments as needed
  • Supervise escorts to ensure they are providing services in accordance with facility standards
  • Ensure that consumer care supplies are ordered, well-stocked, and readily available to staff
 

 

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