LPN Hospice: Clinical Records & Scheduling Specialist

Affinity Hospice; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Gas Card Program

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free end of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to provide direct and comprehensive support to the IDG clinical team, covering medical records, scheduling, QA activities, and IDG documentation. This full-time role requires knowledge of clinical records management and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for advancement.

The position emphasizes collaboration across clinical, administrative, and leadership staff to ensure timely, accurate records and coordinated scheduling in

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in nursing with an LPN or related field is preferred.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is preferred.
• One year experience in clinical records management, preferably in hospice care operations.
• Information systems knowledge required.
• Accredited Records Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical records functions including establishing and implementing clinical records policies.
• Ensure clinical record systems are maintained in compliance with state, federal, and ACHC regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and ACHC documentation regulations and serve as a resource for organization personnel.
• Protect all clinical records through control procedures for open and closed records.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization information through effective controls and supervision of clinical records.
• Forward copies of clinical records to authorized users according to policy.
• Complete administrative record audits after patient discharge and forward records for clinical audit.
• Monitor unsigned physician orders and submit follow-up requests for signed orders.
• Call or visit seriously overdue physicians to obtain orders.
• Supervise the clinical records information system and stay current with upgrades.
• Recruit, select, orient, and manage members of the clinical records team.
• Ensure accurate and prompt filing and retrieval of clinical records.
• Provide direct support for scheduling activities as assigned.
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to coordinate scheduling per Plan of Care and IDG.

Skills

Information systems knowledge

Education

Nursing degree or diploma with LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) preferred

Accredited Records Technician Certification

Job description

Affinity Hospice is seeking an Administrative Support Specialist to provide direct and comprehensive support to the IDG clinical team, covering medical records, scheduling, QA activities, and IDG documentation. This full-time role requires knowledge of clinical records management and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for advancement.

The position emphasizes collaboration across clinical, administrative, and leadership staff to ensure timely, accurate records and coordinated scheduling in