Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice jobs in Syracuse, NY

Health Information/Medical Records Coordinator

Hospice of Central NY is in need of a Health Information/Medical Records Coordinator in our Liverpool
office.

The Health Information Coordinator must: 

Possess a strong working knowledge of ICD-10 Medical Coding

 Have the ability to communicate and interpret patient records standards.

 Have the ability to work with and function as a team member of an interdisciplinary team at all levels

within the Organization.

 Have the Ability to coordinate ongoing activities and special projects

 Be proficient in the use of techniques, tools and software, with strong verbal communication skills

and the ability to interact positively in a variety of settings, with a diverse staff, volunteers and with

all members within the community we serve.

 Possess a valid NY State Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

 Be proficient in managing record releases and subpoenas

The Health Information/Medical Records Coordinator exercises mainly independent judgement under general
spuaprteircvipisaitoens ;i n setting work objectives and coordinates work and resources within established guidelines.

The main job duties of the Health Information/Medical Records Coordinator consist mainly of:

 Managing patient records information per agency standards, including organizing filing and archive

system to facilitate the expeditious retrieval of information; entering patient data timely and

accurately, initiating patient record on admission.

 Processing incoming mail, chart documents, nursing and psychosocial assessments, and on-call

paperwork.

 Monitoring active patient records and data for accuracy, completeness and compliance.

 Preparing and coordinating the distribution of patient information for on call staff.

 Collaborating with finance staff to oversee accuracy of patient data and information, insuring that

medical information and certifications are timely and accurate.

 Maintaining and ordering forms and record documents.

 Assisting with the development and distribution of new and revised forms.

 Providing work direction for Volunteers in Patient Records.

 Reviewing and assigning ICD Codes.

 Acts as Privacy Officer and oversees release of information duties.

Minimum Education: Associates Degree in Health Information or Medical Records
Technology preferred.

Minimum Experience: No prior experience is required, but some experience in maintaining a health

related organization's patient information and records is desired. Progressive experiences coordinating

patient records will also be desired.

Apply to: humanresources@hospicecny.org

Or by fax to: 315-766-1120