Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)
About The Position
Life Care Center of South Hill has been listed in the U.S. News and World Report “Best Nursing Homes” due to our excellent standing and ratings for the past several years. Our Resort Style, State of the Art Facility opened up in 2016 and specializes in Short–Term Skilled Care. Come and join a great team in our 5 Star CMS Rated Facility. We are offering competitive salaries based on experience and looking for committed, compassionate and dynamic individuals to come and join our great team. 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.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information
- Effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
- Demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems
- Functional knowledge in field of practice
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
- Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
- Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
- Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
- Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Nice To Haves
- Prior medical records experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Accurately audit and complete ongoing reviews of all patients’ clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
- Accurately maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing system
- Understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
- Apply the use of ICD 10 CM coding
- Understanding of HIPAA requirements
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
- Assist in the evacuation of patients
- Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
- Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
- Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
- Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Benefits
- Competitive salaries based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
