What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Clerk position at Kindred Hospice?
Kindred Hospice, part of the Kindred at Home family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.
You will report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator. You will be responsible assuring that competed record meet all regulatory and compliance standards.
- Maintains medical records in accordance with regulatory and compliance standards
- Assures appropriate release of information from Hospice Care to other parties, to include obtains signed authorizations and copies of medical information requested
- Works with clinical staff to assure timely and appropriate admissions
- Develops and maintains a master patient index
- Provides agency administrative support to include answering phones, ordering supplies, date collection and entry
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three years’ of experience in office work of working in medical records department
- Must be able to effectively operate office equipment to include computer or tablet
- Excellent organization, record keepin, filing, typing skills; good oral and written communication skills; documentation management
- Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace