Medical Records Coordinator
Odyssey Hospice - A Gentiva
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness, and security for medical records and health information.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure accurate documentation of patient diagnoses and treatments.
- Monitored compliance with state regulations governing medical record keeping practices regularly identifying areas requiring attention.
- Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, safeguarding patient confidentiality and privacy.
- Reduced errors in medical records by implementing standardized processes for data entry and verification.
- Managed sensitive patient information securely while responding promptly to authorized requests for access or copies of records when necessary.
- Organized annual purging of outdated or unnecessary documents in accordance with retention policies, optimizing storage space usage.
- Ensured data accuracy by performing regular audits of electronic and paper-based medical records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Followed up with medical staff regarding missing information in patient records.
- Reviewed medical records for completeness and filed records in alphabetic and numeric order.
- Sorted and distributed incoming and outgoing medical records.