Medical Records Clerk

Medical Records Clerk Location: East Aurora, NY Company: Absolut Care of Aurora Park Hours: Full-Time Days Compensation: $19.76 per hour JOB SUMMARY The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for the maintaining and updating resident’s medical records. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Sets up residents’ medical records, collects information from nursing staff, physicians and other sources to update records, thins charts and closes charts as needed Monitors and audits records for completeness and accuracy, and thins charts in accordance with facility policy and regulations, and provides information to business office Updates the resident care policies Prepare the required MD paperwork, schedule outside MD visits and update MD and NP visit calendars Processes transfer or discharge records and maintains appropriate records on former residents Add physician’s orders, lab results and department reports to the medical record Processes lab requests, quarterly and annual PRI assessments, QA calendar/minutes, door tags, resident tags/bands, standard units of measure, Census, notify team regarding admissions/discharges, transfers with appropriate paperwork, QA audits on assigned residents, In-Service logs, update DUM sheets/care guides REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES Displays optimism fostering a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers. Interacts positively with residents, family members and visitors in all circumstances. Excellent Communication Skills, coordinating activities in conjunction with other departments to ensure residents feel safe and empowered. Interacts positively with family members, updating them on how resident is doing in activities. Strive for excellence performing duties with measured accuracy and timeliness and exhibiting a commitment to strive for excellence Problem solver identifying actual/potential problems and creates an action plan for resolution and then measuring outcomes to determine course of action. EDUCATION Minimum: High School diploma or equivalent Preferred: Associates degree in medical records administration EXPERIENCE Minimum: 6 months of administrative experience Preferred: 1 year of experience in medical administration #J-18808-Ljbffr