Medical Records Director

Heritage Manor Care; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; PEN 141,292 - 176,616; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Lima is seeking a temporary Medical Records Director. Responsibilities include establishing and executing procedures for managing medical records, reviewing audits, and ensuring compliance with federal and state laws. Candidates should have medical records certification and at least one year of experience in a similar role. This position is entry-level and offers a full-time employment opportunity.

Qualifications

• Medical records certification is required.
• 1 year experience in the Medical Records Department within a Skilled Nursing Facility is essential.
• Background check clearance is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing procedures for medical records collection and indexing.
• Review and audit nursing unit records.
• Develop rapport with inter-department personnel to ensure proper maintenance of records.

Skills

Medical records certification

Ability to deal tactfully with personnel

Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding medical records

Job description

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We are a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives. OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well-being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members.

We are looking for a temporary Medical Records Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and executing procedures to be followed in the collection, coding and indexing, and the filing/retrieving of medical records.
• Must be knowledgeable on federal and state laws regarding medical records.
• Review and audit admissions, discharges, change of condition, and other pertinent records on nursing units.
• Review department policies and procedures, at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.
• Ensure that incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction.
• Abstract information from records as authorized/requested for insurance companies and other third-party payers.
• Ensure that registries are properly maintained for admission and discharge of residents.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained and problem areas can be identified and corrected.

Qualifications

• Medical records certification.
• 1 year experience in the Medical Records Department within a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors and the general public.
• Clear a background check

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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