Job Details

Description

Coordinates Medical Record Activities
- Receives and handles all request for release of information
- Trains program staff on medical records procedures.
- Submits information for Client Records portion of annual budget in preparation of department budget.
- Prepares and submits various departmental reports on monthly and annual basis.
- Provides appropriate information to other departments and divisions in a timely manner.
- Keeps others informed of activities which may affect them.

Coordinates Admissions Activities

-Assists with Access Bulk Mail inquiries as needed.
- Work with MCOs/private insurance companies to obtain initial and continued stay authorizations.
- Enters Managed Care authorizations in the EMR
- Insures the receipt of Initial PCP Referral, External CON, and Initial Auth on RTC admits. Prepares and forwards residential treatment admission information for EMCC, EMAC, & Monticello
- Scans PCP referrals & other documents into the EMR
- Determines financial eligibility (Insurance, Medicaid...) & obtains benefit quote
- Enters intake information into EMR

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent
• Three years experience in a medical setting
• Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical record privacy laws
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to interact professionally with legal representatives and court officials.