Countryside Manor located in Fremont, OH is looking for an experienced Medical Records/Central Supply. The primary purpose of the Medical Records is to maintain the patients’ clinical records, including coding, auditing, and providing pertinent staff education regarding recordkeeping procedures in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The Medical Records serves as the designated Privacy Officer for the facility.
Education, Experience, and Licensure/Certifications:
- Must have training in post-acute care health information management
Specific Requirements:
- Must demonstrate knowledge of State and Federal legal requirements relating to documentation, confidentiality, and legal issues pertaining to health information
- Must have functional knowledge in field of practice
- Must be knowledgeable of medical records practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing medical records functions in the post-acute care facility
- Must perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: medical coding, auditing, clinical records, privacy official responsibilities, supervisory responsibilities, patient rights, and safety and sanitation
- Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to audit and complete ongoing review of all patients’ clinical records to ensure documentation and performance compliance
- Must be able to maintain current, overflow, and discharged record filing systems
- Must understand and apply LTC payment systems, including Medicare
- Must be able to effectively communicate with physicians, nursing staff, and allied health personnel
- Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
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