Overview:
Willow Glen Health & Rehab is now hiring a Health Information Director to join our outstanding team!
The Health Information Director will maintain residents medical records in accordance with facility policies and with state and federal regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Set up medical records prior to admission; maintain a Master Index file for both in-house and discharged residents; collect information from nursing staff, therapists, physicians and other sources to keep records updated; monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy at assigned intervals, in accordance with facility policy; and inform administrator and Director of Nursing Services of deficiencies in documentation.
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Provide information to the business office as required to meet admission requirements.
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May participate in monitoring of MDS/RAI, RAPS and Care Plans and may participate in QAA Committee meetings and related functions.
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Process, transfer, and discharge residents; organize and store medical records according to facility policy and procedure and regulations. Assist in coordinating Nursing Department functions, to include administrative support.
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Assist residents, families, visitors; including running errands to include travel to hospitals and doctors’ offices.
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Assist the administrator in releasing information from the resident record in response to outside requests and subpoena; assure confidentiality of medical record information; prepare reports, statistics and records as directed by the administrator and/or Director of Nursing Services; provide records to interdisciplinary conferences when requested, and audit records prior to conference so that deficiencies can be corrected.
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Maintain cooperative relationships with all members of the facility staff and with the members of the medical staff.
Qualifications:
- Must have training and certification or experience as required by the state.
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Minimum of two years of experience in the responsibility of electronic medical records management.
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Must have related administrative experience and/or experience as CNA or Nurse at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
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Basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company software.
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Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
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Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
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Must maintain regular attendance.
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Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation, and reference inquiry.
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Certificate of completion for electronic medical records training preferred.
Avalon Health Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO:
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