Medical Records Assistant

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring your attention to detail to a mission that truly matters! The Medical Records Assistant role with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a great opportunity to support the care of our residents. You will help keep essential information organized and flowing smoothly. Your work will support a team that serves veterans with respect and pride. Join us and make a positive difference every day! Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Requirements

• One year of clerical experience maintaining or reviewing medical records, transcribing dictated or recorded medical information, or conducting medical abstracting and coding; or Graduation from an accredited medical secretarial, medical records, medical transcription, medical assisting, medical coding, or health information management program; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts, required documents, identification materials, and Veterans Affairs benefit forms while updating information as needed
• Transcribe physician reports, histories, physical examinations, and discharge summaries and scan completed documents
• Assemble and examine discharged or deceased resident charts, identify missing documentation, and communicate needed corrections
• Complete routine record duties such as typing, filing, copying, and maintaining supplies
• Input daily activity reports from nursing units into the system to generate the facility census
• Review and process record requests in line with regulations, obtain appropriate consent, and request outside information when needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed