Medical Records Specialist

Description

Longwood CLC is looking for a Medical Records Specialist to join our growing team!

If you are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and dependable professional seeking employment with meaningful work and growth opportunities, look no further! Begin your career with Longwood CLC where meaningful connections and opportunities await you.

Medical Records Specialist (MRD) duties include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrate a visible commitment to the CES mission, vision, and values, modeling collaboration and teamwork
• Provide daily reports during clinical stand-up, including past due forms, clinical alerts, orders, admissions, and discharges
• Compile and set up resident medical records and enter data into the software system
• Collect information from nursing staff, physicians, and other sources; update electronic and hard copy records as needed
• Monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy in accordance with company policy and state regulations
• Process transfer and discharge records, including discharge auditing
• Maintain appropriate storage and records for former residents per company policy
• Assist the Nursing Department with administrative support, audits, and education
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly medical record audits
• Audit skilled care documentation and changes in condition daily
• Participate in QI, Infection Control, and PDPM committee responsibilities as directed
• Resolve or clarify codes and diagnoses with conflicting or missing information in consultation with physicians
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports for physicians, the facility, the company, or state agencies
• Compile census, demographic, and medical data as requested
• Oversee appropriate documentation within the software system and provide audits and education as needed
• Update CNA tasks daily based on orders and clinical meeting discussions
• Trigger required forms based on MDS schedules
• Serve as the facility HIPAA Privacy Officer in conjunction with the Administrator and HIM
• Run errands as needed, including travel to hospitals or physician offices for documentation signatures
• Prepare hard copies of records for emergency preparedness
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Competitive pay
• Career advancement opportunities
• Educational opportunities

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse required 
• Preferred minimum of 2 years of experience in Long Term Care
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required
• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with strong organizational and communication skills

Our mission is to reconnect people to life through individuals serving individuals. We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care for those we serve. Our team is committed to ensure the well-being and comfort of every resident. We believe in creating a welcoming, supportive environment that feels like home.

At Longwood CLC, our core values include:

• COMPASSION
• HONESTY
• ACCOUNTABILITY
• RELATIONSHIPS
• TRUSTWORTHINESS

 Longwood CLC is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sex, age, handicap, disability, political affiliation, marital and veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.