Medical Records Clerk

Jobtailor; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Medical Records Specialist to maintain and manage resident records in a long-term care setting. You will ensure accuracy from pre-admission through post-discharge and collaborate with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, and regulatory bodies.

Ideal candidates hold RHIA or RHIT credentials and have at least two years of LTC/SNF/AL/MC records experience, with ICD coding knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred
• Minimum of two years of medical records experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings
• Experience with ICD coding preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, laws, and regulations in LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Dedication and compassion
• Flexible, energetic personality
• Passion for working with seniors

Responsibilities

• Maintain resident medical records in accordance with State and Federal regulations, professional standards of practice, and company policies and procedures
• Ensure management and accuracy of resident medical records from pre-admission through post-discharge
• Work with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, governmental agencies, representatives, and the community
• Support accurate medical record administration in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care setting

Skills

ICD coding experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Effective communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Dedication and compassion

Flexible, energetic personality

Passion for working with seniors

Two years LTC/SNF/AL/MC experience

Education

RHIA or RHIT credential

Job description

• Maintain resident medical records in accordance with State and Federal regulations, professional standards of practice, and company policies and procedures
• Ensure management and accuracy of resident medical records from pre-admission through post-discharge
• Work with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, governmental agencies, representatives, and the community
• Support accurate medical record administration in a long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living, or memory care setting

Requirements

• RHIA or RHIT credential preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience in medical records in a LTC/SNF/AL/MC setting highly preferred
• Experience with ICD coding preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology, laws, and regulations as they pertain to LTC/SNF/AL/MC settings
• Effective communication skills to maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, consultants, providers, governmental agencies, representatives, and the community
• Professional image in both appearance and behavior
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Dedication and compassion
• Flexible, fun, and energetic personality
• Passion for working with seniors

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining accurate resident medical records in compliance with State and Federal regulations, while effectively communicating with residents, families, and healthcare professionals in long-term care settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• RHIA OR RHIT Credential
• ICD Coding Experience
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Two Years Experience in LTC/SNF/AL/MC
• Effective Communication Skills

Soft Skills

• Excellent Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Oral Communication Skills
• Dedication and Compassion
• Flexible Personality
• Energetic Personality

Certifications & Qualifications

• RHIA
• RHIT

Industry Keywords

• Medical Records Management
• Long-Term Care
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• State and Federal Regulations
• Professional Standards of Practice