MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT

SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for the record keeping procedures and storage of all clinical records in a manner consistent with facility policies and procedures, professional standards, and state and federal laws and regulations for long-term care facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• § Prepares charts for new admissions.
• § Closes medical records upon discharge.
• Develops schedule for and conducts audits of the clinical and electronic health records.
• Monitors physician visit schedule.
• Maintains master index system.
• Orders, maintains, and distributes medical records forms.
• Monitors procedures to maintain confidentiality of patient information and guard against loss or destruction of data in accordance with the facility’s policy and procedures.
• Maintains records and completes required forms and documents in accordance with facility policies and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer.

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.