Medical Records Coord. / Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

Position: Medical Records Coordinator

Location: Bedford Alzheimer's Care Center

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bedford Care Center is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate against applicants or Employees for race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or any other reasons prohibited by Law.

Job Summary:

Responsible for organizing, managing and maintaining the Nursing Facility’s medical records according to Company Policies, State and Federal Regulations, including HIPAA and HITECH; must communicate courteously and respectfully with co-workers, Residents and others

Qualifications:

Prefer B.S. Degree and/or two years experience in Medical Records position, preferably in long-term care, or experience as a Certified Nurse Aide or Licensed Nurse; must have basic computer skills, good oral and written communication skills; must pass drug screens and have a satisfactory Criminal History Background Check

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Obtains Residents’ medical records from other medical facilities; sets up medical records for new Residents and assists in the Admission process
• Obtains approval of Residents’ Certificates of Medical Need through state and local medical facilities
• Maintains a master index file for in-house and discharged Residents
• Collects information from nursing staff, therapists, physicians and other sources to keep records updated
• Maintains records as directed for budget and Medical Records supplies
• Provides information to the Business Office as needed to meet admission requirements
• Regularly monitors and audits medical records for completeness and accuracy according to Company Policy
• Informs Administrator and Director of Nursing of any deficiencies in documentation
• Develops and maintains a system to share all necessary information for Admissions, leave passes, discharges, hospitalizations and deaths to Department Heads and all affected personnel
• Participates, as requested, in monitoring MDS, CAAS, Care Plans, CQI Committee Meetings
• Participates in interdisciplinary Care Plan Meetings and in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program
• Processes, transfers and discharges Residents according to company policy
• Closes medical records, records Date of Discharge and enters data into medical record and computer
• Complies with all company policies, state and federal regulations regarding Medical Records
• Prepares statistics, reports and records for state or federal agencies as directed by the Administrator
• Provides information to interdisciplinary meetings so that quality of care can be maintained
• Accurately registers and records Death Certificates with vital records registration according to law

Excellent Benefits:

Bedford Care Centers offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full time employees. It is our desire to demonstrate to our employees and their families that we value them through the offering of a benefits package that positively contributes to their quality of life. A summary of benefits offered includes:

Paid Time Off (PTO) including:

• Vacation pay
• Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits including:

• Group Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance

Other Benefits:

• Holiday Incentive Pay
• Daily Pay – upon your request
• Direct deposit
• Bereavement leave
• Retirement Savings Plan/401K
• Employee Assistance Program

• Family Medical Leave

IF CONTACTED, YOU WILL BE REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A MORE THOROUGH APPLICATION AT THE FACILITY.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Mississippi healthcare organizations are required to collect fingerprints and run them through the Mississippi Criminal Information and Federal Bureau of Investigation databases in order to complete state and national background checks. Are you willing to submit to required criminal history background checks?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Medical Records: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10