Medical Records Coordinator

Job Description

Job Purpose / Objective :

The Medical Records Coordinator assumes responsibility in coordinating and supervising the work in the department. Responsible for fast delivery of files and giving of daily and monthly census.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :

• Acts as liaison between the Medical Records Department and other Departments.
• Coordinates with the Department Head for any problems in which the Medical Records Department is involve.
• Coordinates with the Health Support Services Coordinator if there are problems with regards to patient files and patient cards.
• Responsible in giving evaluation to all Medical Records Staff and submitting it to the Medical Records Supervisor.
• Ensures responsibilities in giving the patient’s files on time.
• Liaises with the Nurses and Health Support Services in giving Patient’s files.
• Liaises with Nurses, Health Support Services Coordinator and Business Office in identifying and solving problems.
• Responsible in preparing the daily and monthly statistics reports.
• Responsible in looking for a missing patient files.
• Assumes responsibility in practicing confidentiality in patient files.
• Responsible in following assignments to the staff and coordinate with the scheduling of the Medical Records staff.
• Complies with the standards laid down by the joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA)/ Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).
• Reports to Medical Coordinator for any violation of Medical Records documentation (MRD) and Policies and Procedures (P&P).
• Participates in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enriches patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realms of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification:

• Diploma preferably Bachelor’s Degree
• Any discipline, preferably in Medical Discipline

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in the same field.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training:

• Relevant Certificates

Skills

process management data gathering & assessment patient servicing data management & record keeping good communication skills