What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electronic Medical Records Coordinator position at Oak Hill Senior Living?
Overview
Electronic Medical Records Coordinator
Join us at Oak Hill Senior Living to make a difference!
If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Oak Hill Senior Living 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 Oak Hill Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.
As a nurse in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
- Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
- $1,000 new employee referral program
- Paid life insurance
- 401k opportunities after your first year
- DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
- Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
Responsibilities
The Electronic Medical Record Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, maintenance and administration of the clinical records program according to the accepted record-keeping practices of the facility in compliance with state and federal regulations and training and oversight of the Electronic Medical Records.
- Monitoring 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
- Training of all new employees on the electronic medical record data entry and procedures
- Auditing records of new admissions, in-house residents and discharge residents according to established time frames, using proper forms and establishing method of follow-up
- Developing and implementing a system for advising all disciplines of documentation to be completed or corrected
- Working with the team to keep all medical records up to date
- Assembling discharge records according to facility format such as obtaining the transfer information necessary for the continuity of care purpose form referring health care providers as needed for specific residents
Qualifications
EMR Coordinator Qualifications/Requirements
- Must possess a nursing license (RN or LPN)
- Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best medical record practices
- 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 adhere to professional code of ethics
- The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our employees and meeting our obligation to provide and maintain a facility that is free of known hazards. Accordingly, we require certain measures be taken to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our resident and visitors; and the community at large from the COVID-19 virus, which may be reduced by vaccinations. Therefore, this Senior Living requires all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All employees are required to provide proof of at least one vaccination for the COVID-19 virus. If you feel that you are unable to receive the vaccination for religious or medical reasons, please discuss this with Blue Heron's Human Resource Director.
