Medical Records Coordinator - Living Legends Health

($23.00 - $25.00/hr., depending on experience) ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: + Demonstrate knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents with regard to medical records duties in the Nursing Department

+ Set up residents’ medical records; collects information from nursing staff, physicians and other sources and updates records

+ Monitor and audit records for completeness and accuracy

+ Responsible to compile, process & accurately account for all medical records on each individual resident + Verify the accuracy and accessibility of files + Maintain electronic health records databases + Release necessary information to persons and agencies according to regulations

+ Prepare the necessary MD paperwork, schedule outside MD visits and update MD/NP Visits calendar

+ Processes transfer or discharge records and maintains appropriate records on former residents

+ Adds physician’s orders, lab results and department reports to the medical records

+ Copies Medical Records for Business Office on request for Third Party Payor

+ Transcribes reports and maintains reports in Medical Record

+ Process the following, as required: + Lab requests + Quarterly and annual PRI assessment Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree in related field preferred Experience: Prior medical records experience in health field preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES: + Advanced understanding of medical terminology and administration processes

+ Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

+ Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills

+ Strong computer and database management skills

+ Confidentiality + Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

+ Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possesses sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required

+ Demonstrate the ability to get along with fellow co-workers in a professional and respectful manner

ABOUT US: Taconic Health Care is a portfolio of three health care facilities in New York state, including: Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon in Beacon; Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell in Fishkill; and Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster

We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, The McGuire Group and VestraCare

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)