Job Description
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
The HIMS/Referral Coordinator (Medical Records Clerk) assembles and maintains patients' health information in medical records and charts. This role combines responsibilities in health information management, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient data, coordination of patient referrals to specialists and healthcare services, along with patient scheduling coordination.
Work Schedule: Full Time / 40 Hours / M-F / 8a-5p
Job Type : Medical Records, Referrals, and Scheduling Coordination
Specialty : Primary Care for Seniors
Position Type: Clinic / On-site
Clinic Location : 2020 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
On-site Working Expectations - This is not a remote or work-from-home position. This position requires you to work on-site.
The HIMS/Referral Coordinator (Medical Records Clerk) ensures all forms are properly identified, completed, and signed. Enters all necessary information into the system. Communicates with physicians and staff to clarify diagnoses or get additional information. May also assign a code to each diagnosis and procedure.
Health Information Management - Maintain and update patient medical records in accordance with privacy regulations (HIPAA) and practice policies.
- Ensures accurate and timely entry of patient information into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Monitors patient charts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Input and update patient demographics, medical histories, and other relevant data into the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Assists with document management including scanning, indexing, and archiving physical and electronic medical records.
- Performs regular audits of patient records to ensure data integrity and address any discrepancies.
- Ensures appropriate coding of medical records, working with clinical staff to ensure proper diagnosis and procedure codes are entered.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in any audits or reviews related to health information management or referral process.
Referral Coordination - Assists with coordination of patient referrals to specialists, diagnostic services, and/or other healthcare providers.
- Communicates referral details to patients, including appointment times, specialist information, and any required pre-appointment instructions.
- Tracks and manages referral statuses to ensure timely follow-up and appointment scheduling for patients. Maintains a referral tracking system to ensure follow-up and continuity of care.
- Verifies insurance coverage to obtain necessary authorizations or pre-certifications for referrals.
- Works with insurance companies and specialist to resolve issues related to referrals, including authorization denials or delays.
Scheduling Coordination - Assists with scheduling of patient appointments efficiently, ensuring proper allocation of time and resources for each visit.
- Assists with managing the appointment calendar for multiple providers, ensuring minimal scheduling conflicts.
- Confirms patient appointments and sends appointment reminders as appropriate.
- Assists patients in rescheduling appointments as needed, ensuring minimal wait times as appropriate.
- Assists patients with understanding their insurance coverage, co-pays, and benefits related to referrals and appointments.
- Collaborates with clinical staff to ensure timely patient flow.
- Provides general administrative support to the front office team as needed, including assisting the front desk with patient check-ins during high-volume periods.
Required Qualifications Use your skills to make an impact - 1 years' experience in medical records, health information management, and referral coordination, preferably in a primary care setting.
- 1 years' experience with computer systems or demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems and medical coding procedures.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and ICD-10 codes.
- Experience with scheduling software.
- Strong knowledge of HIPAA regulations and healthcare privacy standards.
- High level of accuracy in data entry and record management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) and medical office software.
Preferred Qualifications - Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
- Possesses any of the following certifications: Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS), Certified Medical Staff Coordinator (CMSC), Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS), Certified Patient Care Coordinator (CPCC), Certified Healthcare Access Associate (CHAA), or Medical Office Administrative Assistant Certification (CMAA).
- Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
- Experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Urgent Care, and/or Occupational Health is highly preferred.
Additional Information This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Benefits : Humana offers a variety of benefits to promote the best health and well-being of our employees and their families. We design competitive and flexible packages to give our employees a sense of financial security—both today and in the future, including:
- Health benefits effective day 1
- Paid time off, holidays, volunteer time and jury duty pay
- Recognition pay
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Tuition assistance
- Scholarships for eligible dependents
- Parental and caregiver leave
- Employee charity matching program
- Network Resource Groups (NRGs)
- Career development opportunities
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Scheduled Weekly Hours 40
Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$34,500 - $47,400 per year
Description Of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us About CenterWell Senior Primary Care: CenterWell Senior Primary Care provides proactive, preventive care to seniors, including wellness visits, physical exams, chronic condition management, screenings, minor injury treatment and more. Our unique care model focuses on personalized experiences, taking time to listen, learn and address the factors that impact patient well-being. Our integrated care teams, which include physicians, nurses, behavioral health specialists and more, spend up to 50 percent more time with patients, providing compassionate, personalized care that brings better health outcomes. We go beyond physical health by also addressing other factors that can impact a patient’s well-being.
About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first – for our teammates, patients, communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.
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