Medical Records Coordinator - Edison, NJ

Now HiringMedical Records Coordinator -Edison, NJ Shift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pmTravel RequiredCompany OverviewGrace was founded in 2005.It is our belief that the delivery of hospice care can be taken to a new level of excellence by those who understand the privilege of what it means to serve the terminally ill. The privilege of serving patients at the end of life throughout New Jersey. We are dedicated to advancing the quality of hospice care in the communities that we serve. Our promise is to utilize the inherent expertise of our staff to educate consumers and serve patients and families with the highest level of dignity and grace.PURPOSE: The Medical Records Coordinator is a skilled administrative person whose job is to support the work of the Team.Job Description:Screen incoming telephone calls, facilitate communication between patients/families and other team members.Attend team meetings, prepare agenda and other documents for team meetings.Establish, maintain and close patient charts, following-up on missing documentation and maintain audit lists.Enter patient care data into computer system.Provide back-up documentation to Billing Department routinely and as requested.Communicate with staff and outside agencies as needed or directed by Manager.Create and distribute routine correspondence for the team.Verify Physician licenses & maintain information database.Print, send and follow up on all verbal orders in Brightree.Maintain admissions, discharges, transfers and review census daily for accuracy.Answer phones and maintain filing.Perform other duties as necessary.Qualifications:High School graduate or equivalentThree (3) years prior work experience preferredAble to handle multiple tasksStrong administrative skills with attention to detail and follow upExcellent communication and organizational skillsComputer literate in current version of Word, Excel and Power PointTravel Required