Medical Records Specialist

Medical Records Job Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans and directs the medical record section for effective and efficient processing and storage of facility medical records and computerized medical records programs in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Input data into resident charts
• Performs periodic reviews and audits of all medical records in the facility, including current and discharged residents.
• Collects charts, assembles them in proper order and inspects them for completion; ensures incomplete records/charts are reported to proper department for correction
• Provides information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid and regulatory agency reports
• Provides regular reports on status of facility medical records to the Administrator and Quality Assurance staff; collects, assembles, and complies reports for review as requested.
• Supports program development activities.
• Attends and participates in departmental/facility meetings, as required.
• Demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change and customer expectations; meets company standards relating to deadline and attendance.
• Establishes and maintains exemplary standards for department appearance and staff presentment, ensures compliance with company and facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in indirect resident care activities as warranted.
• Participates in quality improvement activities, which reduce cost and increase efficiency through improved systems and processes
• Exhibits courtesy, compassion and respect to residents, families, visitors, physicians, administrators and coworkers.
• Performs other duties or functions as directed.

EOE M/F/D/V