Medical Records Assistant

Receive and follow the work schedule and instructions from your supervisor as outlined in the established policies and procedures. Assist in organizing, planning, and directing the medical records department in accordance with those policies and procedures. Assist the Medical Records/Health Information Consultant as required. Maintain minutes of meetings, file as necessary, and develop a good working rapport with inter‑departmental personnel to ensure proper maintenance of medical records. Assist in recording all incidents and accidents. Retrieve resident records manually or electronically and deliver as necessary. File information such as nurses’ notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x‑ray results, correspondence, etc., into resident charts. Assist the MDS Coordinator in scheduling assessments in accordance with facility and OBRA guidelines. Ensure incomplete records are returned for correction. Assist in developing procedures to ensure resident record...