Full Time EMR Coordinator—Sarasota Office Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

EMR Coordinator
Full Time – Sarasota Office Are you looking for a job that will not only utilize your skills and provide you with a fast-paced, challenging career but that also makes a difference? Take Care Private Duty Home Health is looking for a detail-oriented medical records professional to join our team. The position is in-office, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, and works directly with the collection and review of electronic and paper documentation submitted by our field staff for our private pay and insurance clients—no Medicare/Medicaid paperwork! Take Care provides one-to-one care from HHA, CNA, LPN, and RNs that is tailored to meet the needs of each client. We are known for our exceptional care and we are looking for individuals who can provide crucial support in the office helping to manage the day-to-day administrative and communicative needs that make this care possible.

Do you have:

Strong organizational skills, with a love of processes, and keen attention to detail?
Great computer skills and the ability to quickly pick up and learn new technology?
Solid verbal and written communication, including the ability to break down complex information and processes in simple, easy to understand terms tailored to your audience?
The ability to work well with frequent interruptions?
An enjoyment for coaching others?
Excellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude?
Focus and a self-starter mentality?
____________________________________________________________________________________ Job Description – EMR Coordinator

Purpose:

The position is responsible for maintaining electronic medical records to ensure compliance with Take Care, state, and federal regulations. This role also integrates specific knowledge of long-term care insurance policies’ requirements for processing reimbursement in relation to medical records.

Responsible To:

EMR Supervisor/Medication Nurse Required Knowledge, Skills &Abilities:

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written form with the ability to ensure consistency through communications and to communicate complex information in an understandable format.
Strong customer service skills including the ability to respond tactfully, professionally, and maintain composure under pressure
Ability to multi-task while maintaining a strong attention to detail
Expert level Computer Skills with the ability to work within multiple computer applications at the same time
Ability to take direction and work independently
Effective time management skills and the ability to organize and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, handle multiple priorities and work with minimal supervision
Excellent problem-solving abilities with the ability to take initiative and use sound judgment
Demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships and maintain a respectful work environment
Ability to handle stress and stressful situations
Ability to establish trust and maintain strict confidentiality
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including the ability to work weekends and/or extended hours

Required Education & Experience:

High School Graduate with A.A. Degree in Office Administration preferred 3+ years experience working in an office setting in an administrative role preferably in a healthcare environment
Strong computer experience (MS Office, Database management, etc.) including working within multiple computer applications at the same time; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Maintain medical records by sorting and recording receipt of medical documentation per process requirements.
2. Track missing documentation.
3. Review documentation for completeness, identify discrepancies and/or missing information.
4. Follow-up with caregivers to ensure completion, accuracy and collection of documentation.
5. Electronically file/maintain medical documentation by scanning documents, entering data and updating electronic records. This includes evaluating process issues and recommending and implementing any approved changes to resolve those issues.
6. Audit medical documentation including insurance paperwork per client plan service requirements.
7. Work closely with the Insurance Coordinator to ensure medical records documentation meets insurance company or veteran’s administration requirements. This includes learning about and staying current with the requirements of individual insurance companies and the veteran’s administration.
8. Troubleshoot issues as they occur by working with the relevant departments to resolve.
9. Train caregivers and office staff on the telephony system and mobile application as needed.
10. Backup for front desk when needed.
11. Other administrative office duties as assigned.
12. Cross train on insurance verifications and submitting information to insurance companies.
13. Support insurance coordinator with administrative tasks when needed.