Join us at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Creekside Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a Medical Records Coordinator in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401k
• Paid life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5000 per year

Medical Records Assistant Primary Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Medical Records Coordinator with the clinical records program according to the accepted record-keeping practices of the facility in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Medical Records Assistant Essential Functions

• Assisting with the maintenance, organization and protection of the facility medical records. This includes:
  • Assisting with the monitoring of records for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and internal consistency while the resident is in the facility.
  • Assuring that all medical record information is protected, kept confidential and from loss or destruction.
  • Assisting with the audit of records of new admissions, in-house residents and discharge residents according to established time frames, using proper forms and establishing method of follow-up.
  • Assisting with audits as assigned by the facility staff and using established method of follow-up.
  • Labeling charts with pertinent information such as allergies, code status, residents name, physicians name, etc.
  • Maintaining active records routinely and in proper order assuring accessibility as directed.
  • Maintaining admission packets and records as needed to initiate all required forms as directed.
  • Mailing forms to physicians for completion as directed.
  • Assisting with and controlling release of information requests to authorized persons per state and federal regulations and laws.
  • Assembling discharge records as directed.
  • Preparing discharge records for off-site storage and/or destruction according to facility guidelines, maintaining required time frames as directed.
  • Typing minutes of meetings/file as necessary.
  • Assisting with unit schedules pertaining to charting schedules, weight schedules, mantoux and physician visits.
  • Assisting with a manual resident index, a chronological discharge log and disease index.
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights, privacy and property are protected at all times.
  • Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facilitys policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy as indicated by:
  • Ensuring that work/assignment areas are clean and records, files, etc., are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks, end of work day, etc.
  • Abiding by all emergency protocols for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, door alarms, and other facility policies as assigned.
  • Reporting any forms of abuse witnessed and aware of and taking appropriate action according to policy.
  • Following infection control and universal precautions procedures.
  • Following periodic cleaning schedules for equipment and returning equipment to proper area after use.
  • Ensuring the facility is maintained in a clean and sanitary manner at all times.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Medical Records Coordinator, Director of Clinical Services, and Health Facility Administrator.

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Medical Records Assistant Qualifications

• A graduate of an accredited school of nursing and possess a valid LPN License in good standing according to State and Federal requirements
• Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best medical record practices.
• Must possess managerial and interpersonal skills such as:
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
  • The ability to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.
  • Judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance and HIPAA.
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning.
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics.
  • The ability to relate information concerning a residents condition to the appropriate staff members.
  • Knowledge on the use of personal computers, e-mail accounts, software programs such as Word and Excel and minor office machines such as faxes and copiers.
  • The ability to work Monday-Friday during normal business hours and the ability to take call and come in during off shifts as needed (i.e. weekends, midnights, and holidays).
• Desired qualifications include:
  • Two (2) years of experience in health care administration.