Health Information Specialist/Medical Records (Ephrata Manor)

The Health Information Specialist/Medical Records position is a full-time Monday through Friday position (37.5 hours/week).

This individual maintains medical records in accordance with federal and state guidelines for our 120-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring that the complete medical records program is appropriately maintained.

Responsibilities include:

Assisting in developing procedures to ensure medical records are properly completed, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing;

Filing active and inactive medical records;

Closing medical records;

Collecting, assembling, inspecting medical records areas;

Getting medical records when requested by authorized personnel;

Maintaining a log of authorized disclosures of medical records;

Assisting business office personnel as required;

Assisting in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures as necessary;

Preparing reports as directed;

Ensuring records and files are properly stored;

Ordering, receiving, distributing, and vouchering medical supplies, as needed;

Participating in facility surveys, as requested;

Responding to communications from all sources in a timely way;

Reporting discrepancies, problems, and concerns;

Following United Church of Christ Homes code of conduct, HIPAA guidelines;

Reporting suspected or known incidents of fraud, abuse of policies, or unauthorized attempts to access resident or facility information;

Representing the organization in a positive manner;

Creating and maintaining an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positivity; and,

 Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Previous medical records experience in long-term care environment is preferred;

High school diploma required;

Ability to type and working knowledge of medical terminology is required.

EOE