Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)

Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)The Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) assists with patients' clinical records, including coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalentPrior medical records experience preferredSpecific Job RequirementsDemonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health informationEffectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnelDemonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systemsFunctional knowledge in field of practiceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential FunctionsAccurately audit and complete ongoing reviews of all patients' clinical records to ensure documentation and performance complianceAccurately maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systemUnderstand and apply LTC payment systems, including MedicareApply the use of ICD 10 CM codingUnderstanding of HIPAA requirementsExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable, regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursRead, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer