What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Records Technician position at Cathedral Village?
The Medical Records Technician is responsible maintaining resident and medical records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- One (1) year experience in management of Medical Records required
- Working knowledge of medical terminology required
- Compiles resident clinical records upon admission.
- Maintains ongoing medical record files for all residents of the community.
- Input medical record information into computer for storage, retrieval and report processing.
- Completes chart audits upon admission, discharge and on an on-going basis according to established schedule and procedures.
- Participates in and provides medical record information for resident care related committees.
- Prepares medical record or insurance related correspondence as directed.
- Maintains current physician credential file.
- Orders necessary medical record documents and office supplies.
- May also: order various medical equipment for nursing unit when necessary, complete transfer forms and/or assist in scheduling appointments/transportation/diagnostic studies for residents.