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Job ID:
206560
Health Information Coordinator
Tufts University
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Date Posted
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Mar. 2, 2023
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Title
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Health Information Coordinator |
University
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Tufts University
Medford, MA, United States
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Department
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School of Dental Medicine |
Application Deadline
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Open until filled |
Position Start Date
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Available immediately |
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Overview
The primary purpose of the Records Department is to efficiently track and manage the incoming record request that is received daily and help deliver services in a consistent and equitable manner making sure we are complying with HIPPA regulations when releasing protected health information to patients, providers, and insurance companies to enable a continuum of care. There are other types of requests that require us to cooperate with attorneys' offices and government agencies.
What You'll Do
The Health Information Coordinator:
- Reviews records request forms for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Always adheres to all HIPPA and confidentiality policies
- Prepares patient records for release as requested by patients, providers, hospitals, medical examiners, and law offices in a timely manner
- Prints/copies records for pick up and/or mail, fax, email to patients, providers, hospitals, law offices and other organizations
- Maintains all records request log
- Scans, organizes, and accesses electronic health records
- Answers calls and communicatse with patients, providers, medical offices, law offices, hospitals, and other organizations regarding their request
- Trains new medical records personnel
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements:
- The following required knowledge and skills as typically acquired by completing a high school degree or equivalent experience
- Strong data entry skills
- Advanced organization skills
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy
- Familiarity with medical terminology
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- High School degree/equivalency and 1-3 years of job-related experience.
- This position also requires basic knowledge of dental and coding terminology.
- Basic knowledge of dental/medical billing software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills and customer service focus while interacting with patients and other customers.
Salary Range
Minimum $21.20, Midpoint $25.45, Maximum $29.70 Salary is based on skills, related experience, and qualifications; generally, however, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
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