Medical records custodian vs records coordinator

Differences between medical records custodian and records coordinator duties and responsibilities

Medical records custodian example responsibilities.

• Manage transition from in-house transcription system to outsource transcription service.
• Register new patients and update existing patient demographics by collecting detail patient information including personal and financial information.
• Organize and coordinate medical records management, including completing legal questionnaires and being in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Implement a system to bill and collect records' copying fees while adhering to HIPPA guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping patient records information confidential; and conduct all activities in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete annual e-learning courses require by hospital on work safety, security issues, in addition to HIPPA compliance regulations.
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Records coordinator example responsibilities.

• Manage and maintain appropriate information in the electronic case file as required by federal, state, and HIPAA regulations.
• Manage SharePoint site used for routing management approvals.
• Assist DoD and contract personnel in digitizing intelligence onto secure severs for use by senior DoD agencies.
• Maintain forms inventory in preparation for the EHR.
• Forward records/documents as requested by FDA staff and outside vendors.
• Perform software validation testing and QA testing for new CAPA system implementation.
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