***This is a remote role; however, you must reside within the state of Texas***

DESCRIPTION:

Somatus, the leader in innovative kidney care, is looking for a Medical Records Coordinator to join our growing team. Our culture and core values are very important, so we are looking for someone who is committed to ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of patient data.

The Medical Records Coordinator will serve as an administrative support for our field care teams ensuring completeness and accuracy of medical records. The Medical Records Coordinator will review medical records for accuracy and completeness. This role may code clinical data using standard classification systems.

The Medical Records Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating medical record transmission and collaboration with provider offices, health system partners and other clinical entities. Key attributes include strong organization skills, detail orientation, proficiency with Microsoft office suite, and ability to work remotely. Able to observe confidentiality and safeguard all patient related information.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all review, transmission and storage of patient information in compliance with company privacy policies and HIPPA.
• Appropriately and accurately verify and process requests for charts to be pulled for patient care, quality review, and audits in a timely manner.
• Accurately scan and Index medical records to the appropriate chart.

• Process and manage inbound and outbound communications in a professional manner.
• Enter, review, and verify member and provider information within the care management platform.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Complete administrative duties related to patient and provider care plan delivery.
• Communicate with care teams regarding admission & discharge status of members.

• Obtain pertinent medical records from providers (Hospitals, Nephrology, Home Health agencies) and manage scan information within the care management platform.
• Establish positive, supportive relationships with providers and patients.
• Establish strong relationships with field teams allowing clinicians to work at the top of their license.
• Attend Somatus meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• High School diploma or GED required
• At least one year of medical records experience working in a healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills (able to scan, organize and access electronic health records)

• Strong data entry skills with keen attention to details to ensure accuracy
• Advanced organization skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our priority is the health and safety of our members, colleagues, partners, and community. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is required for employment. If you are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or sincerely-held religious beliefs, we will consider requests for reasonable accommodations consistent with our policy, and where we are able to provide such accommodations without undue hardship to the company. All requests for proof of vaccination or for exemptions from the vaccination requirement will be subject to any limitations stipulated by current state and/or federal laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Somatus, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.