Medical Records

Job Description

Position: Medical Records

Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Pay: Starts at $20.00-$24.00

Who we are:

Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set on thirty-two beautiful acres, StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. When you work at StoneRidge, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Health savings account/Flexible spending account
• Resident Sponsored Staff Appreciation Bonus
• Resident Sponsored Educational Scholarships
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Free on-site parking
• Daily Pay – work today, get paid today
• An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!

General Summary

The Medical Records Secretary is responsible to work in accordance with established policies and procedures and/or specific instructions from the Director of Nursing. Is responsible for proper maintenance and storage of the Health Center medical records. Is responsible for the properly recording, filing and upkeep of the Health Center medical records. Responsible for Nursing Scheduling, assists with CNA scheduling when necessary.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintains complete and accurate medical records for current and discharged residents.
• Maintains current charts with information pertinent to resident identification and provides manageable handling charts by removing, filling, and storing excess documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
• Prepares charts for admission and after discharges; monitors charts for incomplete data.
• Provides appropriate, authoritative person with medical records and administration with statistical compilation of data as required.
• Maintains and keeps current Census Book and Resident Index Cards and state required census.
• Coordinates and maintains minutes to all necessary Quality Assurance meetings as required.
• Serves as Health Center Receptionist, when necessary. Manages handling of Health Center mail when necessary.
• Assists in ordering supplies, dealing with vendors and monitoring resident use of supplies for proper billing and completing inventory.
• Updates and maintains Health Center forms, policies and procedures, Medicare denial letters and other information.
• Assists Director of Nursing, Social Worker, and Administrator with special projects or assignments as needed.
• Sends correspondence to providers relating to requested medical record information.
• Maintains confidentiality of medical data.
• Attends in-service training, educational seminars, and staff meetings as needed to stay abreast of current nursing changes and new policies as required by the department.
• Acts as secretary to Director of Nursing on Health Center projects, assignments, policies and procedures and provides assistance to the Director of Nursing and Social Worker as necessary to facilitate the communication of information to and from families, responsible parties, staff, physicians, consultants, etc.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting, preferably in long term care.
• Good judgement required
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

All new hires must be able to pass our preemployment screening process, which includes a fitness for duty physical, criminal background check, drug test and employment references as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community also require that we ask about your vaccination status.

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