Medical Records Clerk

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, to provide clinical support with ensuring medical documents are uploaded into the EMR timely and accurately for all Residents in the facility.

Duties Include (but not limited to):

• Scan and upload all medical record documentation into EMR timely.
• Assist with obtaining Physician signatures for clinical and financial documentation.
• Respond to Medical Record requests from both family members and Insurance Companies
• Assure resident safety.
• Proactively encourage and support residents' rights
• Duties will involve personal contact with a varying resident population  and assisting in other areas of the facility as needed.
• Tasks also will involve record keeping, attention to the environment, use of supplies and Equipment.

 Education

High School Diploma

Experience

Previous experience in Medical Records of Medical Office setting

Physical Demands

Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds; Standing, walking, talking, hearing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, feeling, pushing, fingering, and exerting force to move objects.

General Requirements

Must be able to execute the terms and conditions set forth in the Employee Handbook, including, but not limited to:  Works in a safety-conscious manner which ensures that safe work practices are used in order not to pose a risk to self or others in the workplace. Reports any safety violations or hazards to supervisor. Complies with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Adheres to policy on Drug-Free Workplace. Interacts in a tactful, diplomatic, and humanistic manner with patients, families, visitors, and co-workers to provide a safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective caring environment which ensures the self-respect, personal dignity, rights and physical safety of each patient and facility guest. Maintains a dependable attendance record and adheres to standards of cleanliness, grooming, hygiene, and dress code. Takes positive action to ensure equal opportunity in the conduct of all business activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other legally protected category. 

Disclaimer:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.