About This Role
The Medical Records Secretary is responsible for maintaining and storing medical records for a health center, working according to established policies and procedures. This role also involves managing nursing schedules and assisting with CNA scheduling when needed.
Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records for current and discharged residents
- Maintain current charts with information pertinent to resident identification and provide manageable handling charts by removing, filling, and storing excess documentation in accordance with state and federal guidelines
- Prepare charts for admission and after discharges; monitor charts for incomplete data
- Provide appropriate, authoritative person with medical records and administration with statistical compilation of data as required
- Maintain and keep current Census Book and Resident Index Cards and state required census
- Coordinate and maintain minutes to all necessary Quality Assurance meetings as required
- Serve as Health Center Receptionist, when necessary
- Manage handling of Health Center mail when necessary
- Assist in ordering supplies, dealing with vendors and monitoring resident use of supplies for proper billing and completing inventory
- Update and maintain Health Center forms, policies and procedures, Medicare denial letters and other information
- Assist Director of Nursing, Social Worker, and Administrator with special projects or assignments as needed
- Send correspondence to providers relating to requested medical record information
- Maintain confidentiality of medical data
- Attend in-service training, educational seminars, and staff meetings as needed to stay abreast of current nursing changes and new policies as required by the department
- Act as secretary to Director of Nursing on Health Center projects, assignments, policies and procedures
- Provide assistance to the Director of Nursing and Social Worker as necessary to facilitate the communication of information to and from families, responsible parties, staff, physicians, consultants, etc.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Experience in a health care setting, preferably in long term care
- Good judgement required
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of medical terminology
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Health savings account/Flexible spending account
- Resident Sponsored Staff Appreciation Bonus
- Resident Sponsored Educational Scholarships
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Free on-site parking
- Daily Pay – work today, get paid today
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
Important Details
- Schedule: 8am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
About the Company
StoneRidge is located just two miles from the riverfront and less than three miles from downtown Mystic, CT. The company invests in the future of senior living by investing in its employees.
