<span>Medical Records Director</span>

Avalon Health Care • Spokane, WA

391d • $49,920 - $58,240

About The Position

The Medical Records Director at Avalon Care Center Northpointe is responsible for maintaining residents' medical records in compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations. This full-time position requires ICD-10 coding experience and involves various administrative and coordination tasks within the nursing department.

Requirements

• ICD-10 coding experience required.
• Training and certification or experience as required by the state.
• Minimum of two years of experience in electronic medical records management.
• Related administrative experience and/or experience as CNA or Nurse at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of completion for electronic medical records training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up medical records prior to admission and maintain a Master Index file for both in-house and discharged residents.
• Collect information from nursing staff, therapists, physicians, and other sources to keep records updated.
• Monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy at assigned intervals, in accordance with facility policy.
• Inform the administrator and Director of Nursing Services of deficiencies in documentation.
• Provide information to the business office as required to meet admission requirements.
• Participate in monitoring of MDS/RAI, RAPS, and Care Plans, and may participate in QAA Committee meetings and related functions.
• Process, transfer, and discharge residents; organize and store medical records according to facility policy and procedure and regulations.
• Assist in coordinating Nursing Department functions, including administrative support.
• Assist residents, families, and visitors, including running errands to hospitals and doctors' offices.
• Assist the administrator in releasing information from the resident record in response to outside requests and subpoenas; assure confidentiality of medical record information.
• Prepare reports, statistics, and records as directed by the administrator and/or Director of Nursing Services; provide records to interdisciplinary conferences when requested and audit records prior to conference to correct deficiencies.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with all members of the facility staff and with the members of the medical staff.

Benefits

• 401K
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• FSA & Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: No Education Listed