Health Information Coordinator

Health Information Coordinator Sava Senior Care, through the operating and back office support subsidiaries, is a leading provider in Long Term Care. Our success is linked to a culture of opportunity and talent. We strive to provide peace of mind to our residents, patients and their families and to achieve clinical excellence & compassion in a setting that’s warm and friendly. You will thrive in a team-oriented workplace, which combines high tech with high touch, rewards and recognizes achievements as well as provides personal and professional enrichment daily.Job DescriptionHeath Information Coordinator SUMMARY: Responsible and accountable for the record keeping procedures and storage of all medical records in a manner consistent with facility policies and procedures, professional standards, and state and federal laws and regulations for long-term care facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruits, hires, provides orientation/training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the responsibilities of the Medical Records area. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis. Directs the preparation of charts for new admissions. Closes medical records upon discharge. Develops schedule for and conducts audits of the clinical records. Maintains the computerized physician order program and monitors physician visit schedule. Maintains master index system. Orders, maintains, and distributes medical records forms. Completes sections of the Minimum Data Set as required. Establishes and monitors procedures to ensure confidentiality of patient information and guard against loss or destruction of data. Maintains records and completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations. Performs other duties as assigned.Job RequirementsHeath Information Coordinator ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Proficient in the use of personal computer.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises the Medical Records staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT: Working in normal office environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, use keyboard, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift objects of 10 to 25 lbs. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.