Medical Records Coordinator

Bethany is seeking an experienced full-time Medical Records Coordinator to join the team!

This is an office position responsible for managing all aspects of maintaining and protecting agency clinical records. Assist the patient care staff. Complete work in a timely fashion. Provide general office and clerical support as needed. Effectively use Bethany's EMR system for processing of any medical information, as required.

Medical Office Managers Encouraged to Apply

Hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm in a beautiful office located in Greentree.

The Bethany Way

That is what our staff calls it, the Bethany Way.

It means taking care of each other so that we can take care of our patients and families. We have been named to the Best Places to Work list in Western Pennsylvania or Pennsylvania 13 times.

It means being part of a team, a family, that gives 100% to take care of our patients and families.

It means having your voice heard and your opinion valued.

Qualifications

  • Required: at least 2 years related medical office clerical experience, electronic medical records expertise, proficient PC skills including Microsoft Office, and excellent customer service skills.

  • Manage all daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies. Ensure clinical records systems are maintained in compliance with governmental regulations.

  • Perform data entry of patient information as needed into patient database system. Verify accuracy of data entry of patient information, including changes and discharge information.

  • Update patient information as necessary and communicate changes in patient information effectively

  • File and keep medical records current to remain compliant with pertinent federal and state regulations (including HIPAA).

  • Log and mail verbal orders and care plans for physician’s signatures, maintain files until signed order is returned. Log return information. Follow-up on orders that are not returned timely.

  • Ensure that both active and discharge files are maintained in the proper order, incorporate bereavement filing as needed.

  • Mail and track requests for medical information as needed to support the patient’s hospice diagnosis.

  • Assist with chart audits as assigned. Work with the clinical team to resolve any issues.

  • Forward copies of IDG addendums to attending physicians.

  • Answer phones as needed.

  • Interact with staff in a positive and motivated fashion

  • Support other team members with clerical assistance as needed.

  • Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, team meetings, briefings, in-services, committees and other related activities as needed.

  • Assure compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established company policies and procedures.

  • Meet or exceed delivery of company service standards in a consistent manner.

  • Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.

The Benefits

We take care of our staff with excellent benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance with low employee contributions

  • Supplemental insurances for cancer, critical illness, disability and more

  • PTO of 17 days per year, with increases after 2 years of employment

  • 6 paid holidays

  • Paid mileage/paid cell phone stipend

  • 401K with employer match

  • Uniforms & all PPE provided

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education

  • Pet Insurance

  • The ability to brag that you work for Bethany Hospice and more!

The Details

  • Salary range: $44,000-$52,000/yr; depending on experience

  • Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)

  • Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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Please contact us with any questions. Join our team—we got you!

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Bethany Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, citizenship or veteran status.

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