Health Information Coordinator

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Towson, MDtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R-At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care. We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.

We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!
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* Job Description:

** The
** Health Information Coordinator (HIC)
** supports our practice by ensuring patient charts and medical records are complete, accurate, and ready for clinical review. This role manages medical records, external referrals, patient correspondence, and other non-clinical administrative tasks to support smooth clinic operations and compliance with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

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* • Receive, process, and fulfill medical records requests for patients in accordance with   organizational policy, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards.  
• Prepare and maintain new and existing patient charts by building new patient charts, obtaining  and organizing outside medical records, and ensuring charts are complete and ready for clinical   review prior to patient visits.  
• Manage and monitor the fax queue, ensuring documentation is reviewed and filed appropriately   within the electronic medical record.  
• Track and maintain external referrals, including receipt of required documentation and followup as needed to support continuity of care.  
• Generate and send patient correspondence, including standardized letters related to laboratory   results and other physician-directed communications, in accordance with established  workflows.  
• Maintain the integrity of patient demographic and clinical information by reviewing records for   completeness and entering or updating required data in the electronic medical record system.  
• Provide front desk check-in and check-out support on an as-needed basis to ensure continuity of   operations.  
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and organizational privacy standards when handling patient   information and medical records.  
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members to support efficient workflows and   high-quality patient care.  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of   activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,   and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
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* Qualifications:

**** Education & Experience*
* • High school diploma or equivalent required;
Associate’s degree in Health Information   Management, Medical Office Administration, or related field preferred.  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in medical records, health information management, or clinical   administrative support. Oncology or Urology experience preferred.  
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR) systems required.
** Skills & Competencies*
* • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced oncology environment.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical record confidentiality standards.  
• Comfortable handling sensitive patient information with discretion and professionalism.  
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).  
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
** Physical Requirements*
* • Office-based role with prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.  
• Occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds (e.g., patient files,…