Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse)
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Position Summary:The Medical Records Assistant (Non Nurse) assists with patients’ clinical records, including coding, auditing, and record management in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Prior medical records experience preferred
Specific Job Requirements:
Must demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information
Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
Must be able to demonstrate efficient usage of complex computer software systems
Must have functional knowledge in field of practice
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Must understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Essential Functions:
Must be able to accurately audit and complete ongoing reviews of all patients’ clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
Must be able to accurately maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing system
Must understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
Must be able to apply the use of ICD 10 CM coding
Must have an understanding of HIPAA requirements
Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients
Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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