Medical Records Clerk
MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK
SHIFT: Full-time, Weekdays, Day Shift
RATE: $16/hr
JOB SUMMARY:
The Medical Records Clerk will help work with various Departments to ensure the process from admission to discharge is covered correctly and with detail.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents about medical records duties in the Nursing Department.
- Set up residents’ medical records; collects information from nursing staff, physicians, and other sources and update records.
- Monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy.
- Responsible for compiling, process & accurately accounting for all medical records on each resident.
- Verify the accuracy and accessibility of files.
- Maintain electronic health records databases.
- Release necessary information to persons and agencies according to regulations.
- Prepare the necessary MD paperwork, schedule outside MD visits, and update the MD/NP Visits calendar.
- Processes transfer or discharge records and maintains appropriate records on former residents.
- Adds physician’s orders, lab results, and department reports to the medical records.
- Copies Medical Records for Business Office on request for Third Party Payer.
- Transcribes reports and maintains reports in Medical records.
- Maintain quality and accurate records by following McGuire policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
- Prior medical records experience in the health field, skilled nursing required.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Weekly Paychecks
- Same-Day Pay Options
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance
- Referral Bonus up to $500/referral
- Retirement/401k