Medical Records Coordinator/Nursing Secretary - New York Congregational Nursing Center

Medical Records Coordinator/Nursing Secretary

New York Congregational Nursing Center is now hiring a Medical Records Coordinator/Nursing Secretary who is committed to providing the best care for our residents. We are a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that is dedicated to helping our residents maximize their potential and live their lives to the fullest. We offer a modern, comfortable, and secure facility staffed by caring professionals where individuals receive the finest sub-acute medical care, rehabilitation services, and 24-hour skilled nursing care. We are committed to maintaining a facility where compassionate care is provided in an environment of respect and dignity. It is also a great, supportive working environment for our dedicated staff!

Benefits

• Referral and sign on bonus
• Shift differentials
• Overtime pay 
• Flexible schedules
• Paid time off 
• 401K
• Health dental and vision insurance
• Holiday Pay 
• An engaging, supportive work environment 
• Performance/Attendance Bonuses 
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities of the Medical Records Coordinator/Nursing Secretary:

• 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.
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Assist with other related clerical duties, such as, copying, faxing, filing, etc., as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements of the Medical Records Coordinator/Nursing Secretary:

• High school diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years related experience; supervisory experience preferred, not required.
• Practical knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping.
• Excellent phone etiquette skills required.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.