Medical Records Coordinator

Avardis Health•Gulfport, MS

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Records Coordinator to join our team! Are you a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to make a real difference in the lives of seniors? Join our skilled nursing and rehabilitation team, where you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care while working in a supportive and rewarding environment. If you have the skills, passion, and heart to make a difference, we'd love to meet you!

Requirements

Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in good standing.
Working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and legal aspects of health information.
Understanding of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
Strong attention to detail, organization and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Organize, plan, and direct the medical records department according to established policies.
Maintain active and discharged medical records using an established system.
Ensure compliance with recognized filing systems for efficient and secure record-keeping.
Accurately file nurses' notes, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-ray results, and other correspondence.
Collect, assemble, review, and file resident charts as required.
Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling resident assessments in line with facility and OBRA guidelines.
Review all records to ensure ICD-9 CM and ICD-10CM/DRG coding is accurate and complete.
Respond to medical records requests, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws.
Implement innovative systems and processes to improve record-keeping efficiency.