Medical Records Clerk

Mapleton Post Acute is a skilled nursing and long term care facility. We are seeking a detail-oriented medicals records clerk. Come join our lovely community of long term care residents and short term post acute patients. Our team is looking for an individual who is "value added" in the culture aspect of our core values. If you are ready to be a true owner in all things medical records and help hold your teammate accountable we are the place for you. Apply today and see if you are the right fit for Team Mapleton Post Acute!

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of your job position is to assure that medical records are maintained in accordance with federal and state guidelines, as well as in accordance with our established policies and procedures, to assure that a complete medical records program is maintained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• All duties and responsibilities shall be performed as set forth in our established policies and procedures.
• Adheres to and assures compliance with Code of Conduct, facility policies and procedures and all applicable rules, regulations and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. This includes, but is not limited to, Department of Health, Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, and other applicable regulatory agencies.
• Assures that all staff complete required compliance training and processes.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures. (Includes department policies and procedures, job descriptions, etc.)
• Establish procedures to be followed in the collection, coding and indexing, and the filing/retrieving of medical records.
• Review discharge and death records, as well as records on the nursing units.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts and personnel records as may be necessary.
• Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction.
• Develop procedures to ensure records are properly assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.
• Ensure established policies and procedures for the medical records section are followed by all personnel.
• Establish procedures to ensure that charts/records are not taken from the section except as authorized. Periodically check such records to assure this policy is being followed.
• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, etc.
• Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.
• Prepare medical records for court trials as required.
• Collect and assemble/compile records for committee review, as requested, and prepare reports for staff/other committees as directed. Attend such meetings as may be necessary or appropriate.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma is preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an approved course for medical record technicians.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Medical Records: 1 year (Required)
• Skilled nursing facility: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lakewood, CO 80226 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28