Health Information Specialist/Central Supply (The Lebanon Valley Home)

United Church of Christ Homes•Annville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Health Information Specialist/Central Supply position is a full-time Monday through Friday position (37.5 hours/week). This individual maintains medical records in accordance with federal and state guidelines for our skilled nursing facility, ensuring that the complete medical records program is appropriately maintained.

Requirements

High school diploma required
Ability to type and working knowledge of medical terminology is required

Nice To Haves

Previous medical records and central supply experience in long-term care environment is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in developing procedures to ensure medical records are properly completed, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing
Maintaining central supply for facility
Closing medical records
Collecting, assembling, inspecting medical records areas
Getting medical records when requested by authorized personnel
Maintaining a log of authorized disclosures of medical records
Assisting business office personnel as required
Assisting in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures as necessary
Preparing reports as directed
Ensuring records and files are properly stored
Ordering, receiving, distributing, and vouchering medical supplies, as needed
Participating in facility surveys, as requested
Responding to communications from all sources in a timely way
Reporting discrepancies, problems, and concerns
Following United Church of Christ Homes code of conduct, HIPAA guidelines
Reporting suspected or known incidents of fraud, abuse of policies, or unauthorized attempts to access resident or facility information
Representing the organization in a positive manner
Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positivity
Other duties as assigned