Medical Records & Compliance Coordinator

Pennant; Parker (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Team Assistant to ensure that medical records are maintained in compliance with federal and state guidelines and the organization’s policies and procedures.

This role carries administrative responsibility for the medical records program within the facility. The position involves assisting in planning and directing the records section, indexing and filing, and ensuring policy adherence.

Qualifications

• Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma.
• Preferred to have 1-2 years experience in medical records of a health care facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the medical records section.
• Establish procedures for collection, coding, indexing, and filing/retrieving medical records.
• Advise administrator on federal and state laws concerning medical records.
• Review discharge and death records and records on nursing units.
• Ensure records are properly assembled, coded, signed, and indexed before filing.

Skills

Independent decision-making

English language proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Micro-computers

Data entry

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Team Assistant to ensure that medical records are maintained in compliance with federal and state guidelines and the organization’s policies and procedures.

This role carries administrative responsibility for the medical records program within the facility. The position involves assisting in planning and directing the records section, indexing and filing, and ensuring policy adherence.