What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at Laurelwood Community Living Center?
Description
Make Every Record Count. Make Every Day Matter.
Are you highly organized, detail-driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents? Join our team as a Medical Records Coordinator, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy help ensure exceptional care and compliance for every resident we serve.
In this important role, you’ll be the keeper of critical medical information—making sure records are accurate, complete, secure, and available when needed. You’ll work closely with nursing staff, physicians, leadership, and other healthcare professionals while playing a key role in supporting quality care and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties:
- Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
- Prepare and organize resident records, admissions, transfers, and discharge documentation.
- Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits.
- Provide daily clinical reports, including past-due forms, clinical alerts, orders, admissions, and discharges.
- Gather and update resident information from nursing staff, physicians, and other authorized sources.
- Support the Nursing Department with administrative activities, audits, education, and documentation.
Requirements
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to meet applicable local health regulations.
- Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Preferred:
- 2 years of experience in Long-Term Care.
- Experience with PointClickCare.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Healthcare or medical records experience.
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
- 401K
- Pet insurance
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Educational opportunities
Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.
At Community Eldercare Services, our core values are:
- COMPASSION
- HONESTY
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- RELATIONSHIPS
- TRUSTWORTHINESS
Community Eldercare Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.