EMR Coordinator
An Electronic Medical Record (EMR) coordinator is responsible for overseeing and maintaining administrative medical processes. The EMR coordinator plays an important role in the medical field’s administrative process as they work in a variety of medical environments, including hospitals and clinics, serve as a resource for employees that need access to medical records, and protect patients’ medical information.
Job Responsibilities
- Understand and apply administrative, ethical, and legal requirements to process and maintain the patient data
- Monitor records for timely completion and accuracy
- Audit patients’ new admission records and update existing records
- Support the facility by overseeing supplies and ensuring the correct staff are hired
- Train staff to meet the needs of the facility
- Plan and oversee budgets for the facility
- Follow HIPAA regulations and protect patients’ medical information
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in health-related field
- Master’s degree in health-related field or 2+ years of experience preferred
- Business management experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to collaborate with facility staff
- Understanding medical coding and billing
- Proficiency with computer applications and programs