What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Specialist position at West Point Community Living Center?
Description
Community Eldercare Services (CES) is looking for a Medical Records Specialist to join our growing team!
If you are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable professional seeking employment with meaningful work and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career with Community Eldercare Services (CES) where meaningful connections and opportunities await you.
Medical Records Specialist (MRD) duties include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate a visible commitment to the CES mission, vision, and values, modeling collaboration and teamwork
- Provide daily reports during clinical stand-up, including past due forms, clinical alerts, orders, admissions, and discharges
- Compile and set up resident medical records and enter data into the software system
- Collect information from nursing staff, physicians, and other sources; update electronic and hard copy records as needed
- Monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policy and state regulations
- Process transfer and discharge records, including discharge auditing
- Maintain appropriate storage and records for former residents per company policy
- Assist the Nursing Department with administrative support, audits, and education
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly medical record audits
- Audit skilled care documentation and changes in condition daily
- Participate in QI, Infection Control, and PDPM committee responsibilities as directed
- Resolve or clarify codes and diagnoses with conflicting or missing information in consultation with physicians
- Prepare statistical and narrative reports for physicians, the facility, the company, or state agencies
- Compile census, demographic, and medical data as requested
- Oversee appropriate documentation within the software system and provide audits and education as needed
- Update CNA tasks daily based on orders and clinical meeting discussions
- Trigger required forms based on MDS schedules
- Serve as the facility HIPAA Privacy Officer in conjunction with the Administrator and HIM
- Run errands as needed, including travel to hospitals or physician offices for documentation signatures
- Prepare hard copies of records for emergency preparedness
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401K
- Pet Insurance
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement opportunities
- Educational opportunities
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in Long Term Care
- Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required
- Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with strong organizational and communication skills
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 (CES), our core values include:
- COMPASSION
- HONESTY
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- RELATIONSHIPS
- TRUSTWORTHINESS
At Community Eldercare Services (CES), we make meaningful connections with residents, families, the communities we serve, and fellow team members every day. If you are a highly organized and motivated professional seeking meaningful employment with growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career at Community Eldercare Services (CES)where meaningful connections and opportunities await you. We hope you make the decision to join us!
Community Eldercare Services (CES) originated from a profound belief that caring for others during their most vulnerable years is what we as individuals are called to do. Psalms 71:9 tells us, “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone.” The Community Eldercare Services (CES) began through a strategic vision centered around connecting people to life. Our approach aims to maximize the quality of life and well-being of our residents while fulfilling their individual needs and promoting purposeful living.
At Community Eldercare Services (CES), our team has the opportunity every day to connect with someone and to reconnect them to their previous life and their passions.
Community Eldercare Services (CES) 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.