LPN — Hospice Clinical Records & Scheduling Specialist

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay

Gas Card Program

Medical, Dental, Vision and more

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Internal Company Advancement

End of life training

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC in Alabama seeks an Administrative Records Specialist to support the IDG clinical team, handling medical records, scheduling, QA, and IDG documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with state/federal/ACHC rules, and confidentiality.

The position requires an LPN or nursing degree, 1 year in clinical records management (hospice preferred), and solid information systems knowledge. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage all 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 comprehensive working 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
• Protect 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 an administrative record audit after patient discharge and forward to Clinical Manager for audit
• Monitor aged unsigned physician orders and submit second/third requests for signed orders to overdue physicians
• Call or visit offices of seriously overdue physicians
• Supervise the clinical records information system and oversee upgrades
• Recruit, select, orient, and manage members of the clinical records team
• Manage scheduling support to ensureCoverage for patient plans of care and IDG coordination
• Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to align scheduling with patient and family needs
• Perform other Clinical Support duties as assigned to support department goals
• Demonstrate collaboration with IDG members
• Knowledge of corporate business management, regulations, and hospice operation standards
• Demonstrate good communication and public relations skills
• Demonstrate autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and teamwork

Skills

LPN

Clinical records management

Information systems

Records technician certification

Education

Diploma/Degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Affinity Hospice Holdings, LLC in Alabama seeks an Administrative Records Specialist to support the IDG clinical team, handling medical records, scheduling, QA, and IDG documentation. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with state/federal/ACHC rules, and confidentiality.

The position requires an LPN or nursing degree, 1 year in clinical records management (hospice preferred), and solid information systems knowledge. Full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site with opportunities for advancement.