What are the responsibilities and job description for the Central Supply-Medical Records Clerk position at Cadia Healthcare?
Benefits
Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We act as an advocate for the patient but also for our employees. At Cadia Healthcare, we have built an environment where new ideas are encouraged. Our company culture is built on being supportive, working as a team and reaching our goals. Cadia is excited to have you continue your career with us!
What You Will Do
The Medical Records Clerk plays a crucial role in facility, by maintaining and consistently updating medical records. By accurately maintaining the medical records in the facility, we are able to track our residents needs and progression. By providing our staff with up to date records, we're able to continue to provide the best care possible!
Responsibilities
- Personal, Vacation, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Company Paid Life insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company match.
- Maternity Leave Options, Short and Long Term Disability.
- Personal and Family Medical Leave.
- Tickets At Work/Ticket Monster - Discount Programs
- Free and Discounted Employee Meals
- Tuition Reimbursement
- In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
- Free/Discounted Legal Services Program
Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We act as an advocate for the patient but also for our employees. At Cadia Healthcare, we have built an environment where new ideas are encouraged. Our company culture is built on being supportive, working as a team and reaching our goals. Cadia is excited to have you continue your career with us!
What You Will Do
The Medical Records Clerk plays a crucial role in facility, by maintaining and consistently updating medical records. By accurately maintaining the medical records in the facility, we are able to track our residents needs and progression. By providing our staff with up to date records, we're able to continue to provide the best care possible!
Responsibilities
- Assists in audits of records of new admissions according to established criteria to assure completeness, accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assists in audits of records on in-house residents on a monthly basis according to established criteria to assure completeness, accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Assists in periodic audits of medication and treatment records to assure completeness.
- Safeguards medical information against loss, destruction, or un-authorized use.
- Assists in the maintenance of the system for retrieval of discharged medical records.
- Assists in thinning records on a regular basis according to thinning guidelines and maintains thinned files in proper order to assure ease in retrieval and integrity of the resident's medical record.
- Assists in identifying quality assurance problems with clinical records and reports them immediately to the appropriate Supervisor.
- Participates in data collection for the facility, including retrieval of clinical records as requested by Medicaid reviews, State surveyors, and administrative requests for other studies.
- Responds to all requests for medical records copies and provides copies in accordance with state and federal laws. Maintains log of requests.
- Assists in monitoring of the discharged clinical record process and permanent files.
- Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.
- Completes all assigned tasks in a timely manner.
- Always displays a positive attitude.
- Treats residents, visitors and fellow employees with courtesy, respect and dignity.
- Adheres to established dress code.
- Meets acceptable Company attendance requirements.
- Follows established safety and infection control precautions, policies and procedures.
- Attends and participates in in-service training programs as mandated by regulatory agencies/Company policy.
- Accepts work assignments from supervisor willingly and takes ownership of job responsibilities.
- Follows Company meal and break policy.
- Uses supplies without wasting.
- Maintains monthly inventory of all nursing supplies.
- Orders and maintains inventory of supplies and fills requests according to procedures.
- Places orders on a weekly basis.
- Unpacks and checks supplies upon receipt from vendors and reports discrepancies.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of supply and equipment storage areas.
- Maintains budget.
- Performs any miscellaneous work assignments as may be required.
- Makes independent decisions pertaining to the central supply department without supervision from immediate supervisor.
- Uses discretion and independent judgment as it relates to the central supply department in a timely and efficient manner.
- Must possess a valid Maryland issued CNA Certification
- At least 1 year of experience in Long term care is preferred.
- At least 1 year of Medical Record keep experience
