Medical Records Coordinator

Company: North Carolina Medical Board
Location: Durham
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

North Carolina Medical Board is currently seeking a Medical Records Coordinator to join their team in their Raleigh, NC 27513 location.

General Summary:
Candidates will be part of a fast-paced "team" environment working with Medical Board staff, including physicians, attorneys, paralegals, and investigators, to ensure OMD has a complete and accurate medical record in connection with each case reviewed by OMD.

Candidate must be highly personable and skilled on the telephone, able to work in a team environment, possess competent computer and administrative skills, and have experience in organizing medical records for the purpose of evaluating whether the standard of care was met by the licensor. The medical records coordinator will organize and maintain the health care records in both paper and electronic systems.

The medical records coordinator will review medical records and other health information for accuracy and completeness in support of the Board's inquiry into whether the standard of care was met. The information that the medical records coordinator will obtain and organize will include patient information, medical histories, physician exams, test results, treatments and services provided. The medical records coordinator will work hand in hand with members of OMD and others to organize medical records to assist in both the internal review of those medical records and support external medical expert review of the medical records.

What You'll Do:
Review and organize medical records, laboratory results, x-rays and medical imaging studies from medical providers and facilities
Ensures complete and accurate medical records from all identified providers/facilities
Assists in the identification of medical records needed for investigation or review by in-house staff and contracted external medical expert reviewers
Organize charts, including contents, scanning and quality assurance
Review medical records for completeness
Confers with doctors, nurses, and other health personnel to ensure complete, current, and accurate medical records
Maintains and utilizes health record indices and storage and retrieval systems
Maintains public confidence in the Medical Board by keeping patient records information confidential
Participates in training staff as needed
Promotes best practices and process improvements
Protects confidentiality of personal health and proprietary business information as required by state and federal law and standard operating procedures
Accurately enter information into a proprietary online platform

Our Ideal Candidate:
Education and Experience
High School diploma (certificate and/or associate degree in a related field preferred)
2+ years of professional experience in a legal, hospital or medical office setting (additional years of experience are highly desirable)

Skills and Abilities
Accurately enter information into a proprietary online platform
Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology
Knowledge of electronic health record systems (EHR) and meaningful use
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
Maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
Complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package

To Apply:
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Equal Opportunity Employer

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