Medical Records Specialist

Laurelwood Community Living Center; Laurel (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Pet Insurance

Competitive Pay

Career Advancement

Educational Opportunities

Job summary

Community Eldercare Services in Laurel, MS is seeking a Medical Records Coordinator who is highly organized and detail‑driven to ensure accurate, secure, and compliant resident records. You will collaborate with nursing staff, physicians, leadership, and other healthcare professionals to support quality care and regulatory compliance.

Essential duties include maintaining records in accordance with federal, state, local, and company requirements; preparing admissions, transfers, and discharge

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet health regulations and perform essential functions.
• Experience with long-term care and patient records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Prepare and organize resident records, admissions, transfers, and discharge documentation.
• Monitor records for completeness and accuracy through audits.
• Provide daily clinical reports, including past-due forms and clinical alerts.
• Gather and update resident information from nursing staff, physicians, and other sources.
• Support the Nursing Department with administrative activities and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Communication skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

RN license

LPN license

High School Diploma

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Description

Make Every Record Count. Make Every Day Matter.

Are you highly organized, detail-driven, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents? Join our team as a Medical Records Coordinator, where your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy help ensure exceptional care and compliance for every resident we serve.

In this important role, you’ll be the keeper of critical medical information—making sure records are accurate, complete, secure, and available when needed. You’ll work closely with nursing staff, physicians, leadership, and other healthcare professionals while playing a key role in supporting quality care and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with federal, state, local, and company requirements.
• Prepare and organize resident records, admissions, transfers, and discharge documentation.
• Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance through daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits.
• Provide daily clinical reports, including past-due forms, clinical alerts, orders, admissions, and discharges.
• Gather and update resident information from nursing staff, physicians, and other authorized sources.
• Support the Nursing Department with administrative activities, audits, education, and documentation.

Requirements

Required:

• Active RN or LPN license in good standing
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet applicable local health regulations.
• Ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

• 2+ years of experience in Long-Term Care.
• Experience with PointClickCare.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Healthcare or medical records experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and life insurance
• 401K
• Pet insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Community Eldercare Services, our core values are:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

Community Eldercare Services is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.