What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records/Central Supply position at Long term Healthcare Facility?
Long term Healthcare Facility -
Capri Health & Rehab is in seeking someone skilled and motivated for Medical Records / Central Supply!
The Medical Records Clerk is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and administering the facility’s medical records program.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- The Medical Records Clerk ensures that medical records are complete, accurate, and conform and state boards of health standards
- Reports any variations noted and new regulations or requirements, in accordance with standard medical records practices
- Trains staff in coding, indexing, filing, preparing and displaying of information, transcription, medical terminology nomenclature and classification of diseases, and computer services including such related matters as hospital organization, goals, policies and practices, and medical records ethics, laws and regulations
- Supervises and monitors the release of confidential information in accordance with rules and regulations
- The Medical Records Clerk compiles statistical information and registers pertaining to the medical records department, ancillary services, and other statistical information as assigned or requested
- Supervises and coordinates the preparation of statistical information for medical staff, medical staff committees, accreditation agencies, state agencies, and the administration
- Participates and represents the medical records department in various facility committees and medical staff committees as assigned
- Appears in court when subpoenaed to testify about the authentication of medical records
- Abides by the state peer review statute
- The Medical Records Clerk monitors communicable diseases and reports to the state BOH through the infection control officer
- Provides diagnosis codes to the fiscal services department on a timely basis to expedite filing of insurance claims for patient services rendered as required by hospital and external agencies
- Assist in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) process
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Capri Health & Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
