What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Assistant Temporary Position Friday-Tuesday position at Los Altos Post-Acute?
Medical Records Assistant- we’re willing to train, come join our team!
Position Summary:
Assists in maintaining patient/resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state laws, regulations and company policies.
Qualifications:
- High School Graduate or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 6 months office experience or preferably Healthcare/hospital environment with general knowledge of how to collect and protect patient information
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and/or medical record experience preferred
- Proven computer and typing skills
- Outstanding communication (written and verbal) skills
- Presents a professional/positive image and can remain kind, calm and professional in all work related or stressful situations
- Knowledge of Point Click Care (PCC) preferred
Responsibilities:
- Clerical responsibilities including answering phones, setting up files, scheduling, documenting, etc.
- Assists the Director of Medical Records and/or Administrator as directed
- Retrieves, reviews, protects and provides patient/resident records
- Follows up with incomplete records, returning to appropriate department for corrections
- Responds to requests for medical records ensuring they are accurate and on time
- Assembles, collects and edits medical records as needed
- Maintains a record of authorized information released from charts/records
- Tracks and stores active and inactive medical records in accordance with company policy
- Protects files in accordance with HIPAA standards
- Assists in recording/filing/reporting on all incidents/accidents
Benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
- 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
- Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
- Employee Assistance program
- Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
- Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
*Benefits available to full-time employees.
Los Altos Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Los Altos, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.
Salary : $24 - $26