The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility’s established privacy policies and procedures
Job Summary
The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility’s established privacy policies and procedures.
Assist in recording all incidents/accidents and retrieve resident records (manually/electronically).
Must be knowledgeable of medical terminology and computers, data retrieval, input and output functions.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of your job position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines as well as in accordance with our facility’s established privacy policies and procedures.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Maintain resident medical records
Health information systems
Federal and state guidelines
Privacy policies and procedures
Retrieve resident records
File resident charts
Medical terminology knowledge
Nice-to-have
Develop and maintain good working rapport
Assist in recording incidents/accidents
Assist MDS Coordinator
Work harmoniously with personnel
Minimize waste of supplies
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type a minimum of 45 words per minute
Use dictation equipment
Working knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Knowledgeable in computers
Ability to apply mathematical concepts
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel
Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel
Ability to minimize waste of supplies
Ability to seek out new methods
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety
Move intermittently throughout the workday
Speak and write English understandably
Cope with mental and emotional stress
Sight/hearing senses or prosthetics
Function independently, have personal integrity, flexibility
Work effectively with other personnel
Meet general health requirements
Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds