Medical Records Clerk jobs in Queens Village, NY

Medical Records Coordinator

Highland Care Center, a 320 bed Skilled Nursing Facility is currently seeking a dedicated Medical Records Coordinator to join our staff.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Basic Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Coverage available
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with employer contribution
• Commuter Benefits Available
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee of the Month
• Safety Bingo Incentive

Medical Records Coordinator Position Summary:

Maintain residents’ medical records in accordance with facility policies and with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities of the Medical Records Coordinator:

• Organize and maintain facility medical records system in compliance with corporate, state and federal regulations.
• Code and quantify records from admission to discharge.
• Maintain a documented, organized system, which is readily accessible by other authorized professionals.
• Ensure that all reports are completed within established time frames.
• Maintain the resident census on a daily basis.
• Maintain a current list of each physician’s residents and send to the physician quarterly.
• Pull charts for physicians’ rounds each week and ensure that documentation is present.
• Monitor Restraint and Bowel & Bladder Programs to insure documentation is present.
• Audit MAR and Treatment Sheets weekly.
• File lab and x-ray reports on charts daily.
• Review physician orders (including telephone orders) and monitor to be sure that lab, x-ray, diagnostic tests, consultations, etc., have been scheduled and followed through.

Requirements of the Medical Records Coordinator:

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience, preferred.
• Practical knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy and excellent organizational skills.