Medical Records Assistant Part-Time
PACS
•$19 - $19•Onsite
About The Position
Orchard Post Acute is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Medical Records Assistant to support our Health Information department. This role is essential in maintaining accurate, compliant, and confidential resident medical records. If you enjoy working behind the scenes in a fast-paced healthcare environment and have strong organizational skills, we encourage you to apply! The primary purpose of this position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with federal and state guidelines and facility privacy policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required
- Ability to type (minimum 45 WPM preferred)
- Basic computer skills and experience with data entry
- Ability to handle confidential information professionally
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Nice To Haves
- Previous medical records or healthcare administrative experience preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain, organize, and file resident medical records (electronic and paper)
- Retrieve and deliver resident records as needed
- Ensure charts are complete, accurate, and properly assembled
- File nurses’ notes, assessments, lab reports, and other documentation
- Track and follow up on incomplete or missing documentation
- Maintain logs for release of information in accordance with HIPAA
- Assist with incident/accident recordkeeping
- Support admissions, discharges, and census tracking documentation
- Answer calls and assist with medical records-related inquiries
- Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and comply with HIPAA
- Assist with audits and ensure regulatory compliance
- Work closely with nursing, MDS, and interdisciplinary teams
- Assist Medical Records Consultant and department leadership as needed
- Support scheduling and documentation needs for MDS assessments
- Maintain organized and secure records storage
- Ensure records are signed in/out appropriately
- Participate in training, in-services, and department meetings
- Assist with reports, data entry, and general clerical duties
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
