Patient Care Secretary

Roze Room Hospice Of San Gabriel Valley • Pasadena, CA

414d • $43,680 - $52,000

About The Position

The Patient Care Secretary at Roze Room Hospice of San Gabriel Valley plays a crucial role in maintaining patient care records in compliance with laws and regulations. This position is essential for ensuring the confidentiality and protection of medical records while supporting the hospice program's policies and procedures. The role involves working closely with healthcare professionals to provide administrative support and maintain organized documentation for patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of one year experience working in an office setting.
• Experience in medical records preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and regulations regarding medical records, confidentiality, and HIPAA.
• Good organization and filing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience in palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patient care records are maintained according to laws and regulations.
• Keep medical record information confidential and protected from loss or destruction.
• Order supplies, equipment, and documentation forms used by the team.
• Maintain accurate tracking systems to review documentation and ensure compliance.
• Keep supervisor informed of audit trends and need for follow-up.
• Protect medical records from loss or destruction by implementing a system of accountability.
• Dispose of records according to record retention policies.
• Prepare reports and documents for use in IDG and ensure prompt return of documents and records.
• Keep track of certifications, re-certifications, telephone orders, assessments, and logs as required.
• Assure sufficient availability of admission packages and clinical and medical forms for staff use.
• Assemble and disassemble active and inactive charts.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Assist with review and processing of itineraries and timesheets.
• Attend and participate in in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences when required.
• Enter patient care data into program systems.
• Cover receptionist during lunch periods or other breaks or when absent.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and be cognizant of patient and employee privacy rights.
• Comply with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and standards of practice.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED