Medical Records Coordinator, Perimeter Surgery Center

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture

Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for five consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients. Your Impactful Role

Location: Sandy Springs

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Your Impactful Role

As a Medical Records Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and organization of medical records at our center. Your responsibilities include maintaining records in compliance with State and Federal Regulations, performing chart audits, and facilitating medical record requests from various stakeholders. You'll be at the forefront of promoting efficient patient care by ensuring that medical records are readily accessible and up-to-date.

• Patient-Centered Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and organized medical records in compliance with State and Federal Regulations, ensuring that patient information is readily accessible to healthcare providers.
• Chart Auditing and Organization: Conduct thorough chart audits to verify completion and accuracy, ensuring that all medical records are meticulously organized and up-to-date.
• Operative Report Management: Retrieve and file operative reports in patient charts promptly and accurately, facilitating seamless access to critical medical information for our clinical staff.
• Efficient Record Requests Processing: Process medical record requests from attorneys, patients, insurance companies, physicians, clinics, and hospitals promptly and accurately, demonstrating a commitment to customer service excellence.
• Chart Retrieval and Maintenance: Efficiently file and pull charts as necessary, maintaining a well-organized and accessible medical records system.
• Off-Site Record Coordination: Coordinate requests for off-site medical records from storage companies, ensuring timely retrieval and delivery of essential patient information.
• Special Assignment Management: Maintain the designated area of Special Assignment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in fulfilling departmental needs.
• Your Team: You'll collaborate closely with our Front Desk Supervisor and colleagues across departments to uphold the highest standards of patient care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in a medical setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with AdvantX and/or EMR (Athena) software is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic clinical functions, administrative practices, and operational procedures in a medical setting is preferred.

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy: In accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Peachtree Orthopaedic Surgery Centers requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with exceptions only for those with an approved medical, disability, or religious exemptions. All exemption requests will be reviewed in a timely manner. All offers are contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: In this role, you'll experience the rigorous yet rewarding physical demands of the job. You can expect to stand, walk, talk, and hear during your shifts. There may be occasions when you're on your feet for extended periods, involving tasks such as pushing, pulling, or moving patients on stretchers. Your work environment may expose you to anesthetic gases, hazardous chemicals, blood and body fluids, sharps, and cleaning solutions. You'll need to move all extremities within the full range of motion and perform stooping and bending at 90 degrees. Regularly, you'll lift and move objects up to 20 pounds and possess specific vision abilities, including close vision. The surgical arena features a moderate noise level, creating a professional and supportive atmosphere dedicated to patient care and your professional development.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.