The primary purpose of this job is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and facility privacy policies
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this job is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and facility privacy policies.
Essential duties include receiving and following instructions, assisting in organizing the medical records department, maintaining minutes of meetings, and developing good working rapport with inter-department personnel.
The role involves filing various resident information, collecting and assembling charts, ensuring records are complete, and abstracting authorized information for external entities.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this job is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and facility privacy policies.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
maintain resident medical records
health information systems
privacy policies and procedures
retrieve resident records
file resident charts
medical terminology knowledge
Nice-to-have
work harmoniously with personnel
minimize waste of supplies
seek out new methods
deal tactfully with personnel
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type minimum 45 words per minute
Use dictation equipment
Knowledgeable in computers
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to apply mathematical concepts
Ability to make independent decisions
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Ability to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds