MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT

MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT# MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANTHot JobCalifornia Park Post Acute - Chico, CA 95928## OverviewSalary Range$18.00 - $21.00 Hourly## Description**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:** * Transcribe, accurately, physician and nursing orders on appropriate documents in a timely manner * Keys information into computer systems, including EMR * Assure that nursing staff and other staff, as appropriate, is aware of new orders and notes them as required * Record accurate, legible information about resident care and condition in appropriate sections of resident’s records * Follow facility policies and procedures including those related to infection control * Capable to perform new duties as assigned and trained * Maintain resident medical charts, station documents and supplies * Input physician and nursing orders to computer * Establish and maintain effective communication both written and verbal * Able to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively and/or physically impairedRevision Date: 03/01/14 1 * Organize nursing stations and maintain a tidy work environment * Perform chart audits as assigned * Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of resident and facility information * Prioritize workload and complete projects accurately and in a timely manner * Assist with preparation for state inspections as directed. Attend survey training and interact with state surveyors as directed by immediate supervisor * Demonstrate interpersonal skills that contribute to a positive work environment * Demonstrate knowledge of and a respect for the right, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions * Provide excellent service to staff, visitors, and residents * Answer telephone professionally and in accordance with facility policy * Demonstrate competence in use of proper body mechanics for both upper and lower body * Monitor physical environment for safety or fire hazards and corrects or reports potential problems immediately to Charge Nurse. Promptly reports housekeeping and maintenance problems to Charge Nurse * Report injury to resident or self to Charge Nurse immediately * Participate in fire and disaster drills. In the event of any emergency, carries out assigned duties to assure resident safety * Knowledge of emergency and disaster procedures of facility. Able to locate nearest exit, to understand and respond to written or oral instruction in case of emergency * Adhere to policies and procedures## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:*****Education:*** High School graduate or equivalent ***License:*** None Required ***Work Experience:*** Previous experience in medical records preferred ***Language Skills:**** Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. ***Mathematical Skills:**** Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.* Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume. ***Communication Skills:**** Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Californiaparkpa