Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations — Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital, Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut, and Northern Dutchess Hospital, Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York.

Summary:
Manages and maintains the integrity of the home care patient medical records to include tracking and timeliness of physician orders to meet regulatory requirements. Runs daily physician order runs for mailing, filing of paper forms into hard copy record, scanning electronic documents into the lifetime electronic records, and maintains the patient record room. Audits new admission records for presence of required forms, assembles blank admission folders, identifies & prepares medical records for quarterly record review, payer & attorney audits, and government agency review. Provides back-up coverage of the reception desk in the absence of the receptionist and back-up for the schedulers. Reports to the WCHC Clinical Director.

Responsibilities:
1. Maintains the integrity of the home care patient medical records to include tracking and timeliness of physician orders to meet regulatory requirements, running daily physician order runs for mailing/faxing, filing of paper forms into hard copy record, scanning electronic documents & wound photos into the lifetime electronic records, auditing new admission records for presence of required forms, and assembling blank admission folders. 30%
2. Maintains the patient record room where the hard copy records are stored, assures that patient records are filed in the correct filing draws, assures that each new patient has a hard copy medical record, moves discharged patient records out of the active files, and boxes prior years' discharged records for storage. 30%

3. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient medical records and information. 5%

4. Stocks blank patient documentation forms, copy paper supplies, and maintains shredding bins. 5%

5. Provides back-up coverage to reception desk and scheduler in the absence of these personnel. 15%

6. Identification & preparation of medical records for quarterly record review, payer & attorney audits, and government agency reviews upon request. 15%

7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Required: Command of the English language, fluent in reading & writing the English language, use of computer software programs such as Word, Excel, & Outlook, experince working with electronic medical records, scanning devices, faxes, and phone systems. Excellent communication skills, organizational skills and prioritization skills. High School diploma mandatory.
Minimum Experience: one year

Desired: Associate Degree preferred. Proficient in Excel, medical assistant training/certificate, prior experience working in a medical office.
Location: Danbury-100 Saw Mill Road

Work Type: Full-Time

Standard Hours: 40.00

FTE: 1.000000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: Monday-Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Org Unit: 615

Department: Clerical

Exempt: No

Grade: S3

Credentials:
Essential:
* Valid Drivers License

Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Some occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

EOE, including disability/vets.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.