MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT

POSITION: The Medical Records Assistant is to perform accurate and timely transcription of physician, nursing and other provider orders; computer order entry; maintaining resident medical charts and communicating pertinent information to staff members ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Transcribe, accurately, physician and nursing orders on appropriate documents in a timely manner • Keys information into computer systems, including EMR • Assure that nursing staff and other staff, as appropriate, is aware of new orders and notes them as required • Record accurate, legible information about resident care and condition in appropriate sections of resident’s records • Follow facility policies and procedures including those related to infection control • Capable to perform new duties as assigned and trained • Maintain resident medical charts, station documents and supplies • Input physician and nursing orders to computer • Establish and maintain effective communication both written and verbal • Able to interact effectively with individuals who are cognitively and/or physically impaired

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Education: High School graduate or equivalent License: None Required Work Experience: Previous experience in medical records preferred Language Skills: • Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language. Mathematical Skills: • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume. Communication Skills: • Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic. • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.

Salary : $19 - $23