Ward Clerk & Medical Records Coordinator

Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO & Holidays

Life & Disability Insurance

Daily Pay

Appreciate You perks

Job summary

Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield, IL seeks a dedicated Ward Clerk to organize and maintain the medical records system in line with federal, state, and local rules. You will support clinicians by keeping records accurate, up to date, and properly filed, while safeguarding patient information under HIPAA.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays, voluntary life and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; degree in Medical Records preferred.
• Experience in medical records management preferred.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies to maintain the medical record system in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Protect medical record information from loss, defacing, or destruction before retention period ends.
• Identify and address incomplete, late, and inaccurate documentation.
• Assist healthcare professionals by ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and properly filed.
• Computerize medical record data as required and maintain electronic documentation systems.
• Coordinate with all departments to facilitate smooth documentation flow and accuracy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Verbal & written communication

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Medical Records preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield, IL seeks a dedicated Ward Clerk to organize and maintain the medical records system in line with federal, state, and local rules. You will support clinicians by keeping records accurate, up to date, and properly filed, while safeguarding patient information under HIPAA.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), PTO and paid holidays, voluntary life and