Medical Record Clerk

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your dining and hospitality experience to enrich other people’s lives - while enjoying a corporate benefits package, a position that allows you to get home every evening at a decent hour, and advancement opportunities - we would love to meet you!
Medical Records Clerk requires a high degree of organizational skills and a great deal of attention to deal. The ability to work successfully in a high traffic area with frequent interruptions is necessary. This position requires a professional appearance and a willingness to accept supervision. There is a commitment to strict confidentiality in respect to resident's status and Medical Records, as well as the ability to work well with co-workers, demonstrating integrity and a sense of humor.
The primary responsibility is to serve as a liaison with key unit personnel who handle admission, transfers and discharges, laboratory work, appointments, Medical Record and resident charting.

• Prepares resident charts on admission, labeling pages and making sure necessary documentation is completed.
• Assembles and maintains all Medical Records.
• Assembles and maintains standard forms for resident's charts, records, graphs, BP, TPR and other routine information on flow sheets and care plans.
• Assists in scheduling of resident care conferences and communicates this information to all concerned.
• Arranges for all appointments and referrals, and any transportation required.

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Monitor physician orders to ascertain that all orders are signed in a timely manner.

• Transcribe all physician orders. Request Nurse to review transcription for accuracy and signatures.
• Answer and screen telephone calls at the nurse's stations.
• Assist with the admission, discharge, and transfer process by preparing the necessary paperwork.
• Assist with checking charts, medication sheets and treatment sheets.
• Attend regular in service and staff meetings.
• Complete lab requisitions and arrange for lab work to be drawn.
• Order oxygen cylinders, stationary supplies and medical supplies as needed.
• Obtain photos for resident's charts for identification purposes within 72 hours of admission.
• Prepare necessary forms for each new month, within the first five days of the month.
• Complete inventory forms and restock nurses stations / conference rooms on a weekly basis.
• Ensure resident ID bands re legible by checking bands on a regular basis.
• Assist in planning and support changes and improvements.
• Take initiative for following up on concerns or problems that are identified.
• Maintains up to date list for audits.
• Responsible for time sheets and payroll updates.
• Manage petty cash and other accounting duties as needed.
• Participate in data input with RAI / MDA

Inspire both the internal public (residents, staff, physicians, consultants, volunteers), and the external public (family members, visitors, community groups and organizations) with a positive attitude of helpfulness, friendliness and professionalism. Perform other duties as assigned.