The Center at Lincoln Hiring for Medical Records Assistant Job at Parker, CO Full Time

Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your job position is to assure that medical records are maintained in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with our established policies and procedures, to assure that a complete medical records program is maintained.

Administrative Functions

• Assist in establishing procedures to be followed in the collection, coding and indexing, and the filing/retrieving of medical records.
• Review discharge and death records, as well as records on the nursing units.
• Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts and personnel records as may be necessary.
• Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction.
• Assist in maintaining a record of authorized information taken from charts/records (i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.).
• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.
• Assist in indexing medical records as necessary.
• Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.
• Prepare medical records for court trials as required.
• Assume the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the medical records.
• Devote such time, energy, and skill necessary to maintain accurate medical records.
• Other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or appropriate.
• Conduct departmental performance evaluations in accordance with the facility’s policies and procedures.
• record audits performed daily.

Resident Rights

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room.

Educational Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Medical records: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location