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Medical Records

Employment Type: Full Time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Work Hours: Monday through Friday

City: Bettendorf

State: Iowa

We care about our employees! We value and respect the talented and committed people that make up our practice. Be a part of an organization that works to make a difference in the lives of its patients by encouraging you to be your best every day.

We are seeking a versatile and dedicated Medical Records professional to provide excellent patient care and support. In this role, you will scan all medical documents and insert the scanned documents into the appropriate patient medical records. Working all faxes and ensuring that all incoming faxes are distributed to the appropriate person or department. Preparing conference books for Physician legal appointments. Processing records requests and FMLA/Disability forms. Assisting Work Comp insurance Specialists as needed. Answering Medical Records-related phone calls. Filling in for the Switchboard Operator as needed. ORA holds all our staff members accountable for providing high-level care, maintaining patient confidentiality, and complying with all HIPAA rules and regulations. As a Medical Records representative, your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to confidentiality directly contribute to the efficiency of the healthcare team and the quality of patient services.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Previous medical records experience in a medical office is preferred. A successful candidate will have familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems and medical terminology. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as the ability to work well within a team and collaborate with medical professionals, are requirements of this role.

More information about the benefits offered as part of our employment package with ORA Orthopedics is available here. Please note that some benefits are dependent upon the position and employment status held. The pay range displayed for this position represents the pay range for all positions that are classified in this job grade. Individual pay will depend on a wide range of factors such as candidate skills, experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and alignment with company benchmarks. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

ORA Orthopedics is the Quad Cities' largest and most comprehensive orthopedic provider, proudly offering an integrated continuum of orthopedic care that includes orthopedic sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Urgent OrthoCARE clinics, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, outpatient surgery, and more. For more information on our practice, visit our website at Apply to join our team today!

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Responsibilities:

• Generate and prepare/assemble medical records.
• Organize and evaluate medical records for completeness and accuracy.
• Pull and route records to appropriate personnel or department.
• Pull charts as needed for special audits and peer review.
• Prepare reports and forms as directed and in accordance with established policies.
• Maintain and search computerized medical records.
• Knowledge of chart control, access and storage in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of medical records regulations and release of health information.
• Prepare copy of records when presented with properly completed medical release forms.
• Receive, screen and coordinate telephone calls from patients and healthcare providers.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties including but not limited to: answering phones; faxing and filing of confidential documents; and basic Internet and email utilization.
• Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.

Skills and Specifications:

• Knowledge of professional medical practices related to treatment.
• Knowledge of organizational and medical policies, regulations and procedures.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe medical environment.
• Skill in developing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, medical staff and the general public.
• Ability to react calmly, objectively and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, staff and clients.
• Good telephone manners and etiquette.
• Strong organizational skills; orientation to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate and work effectively with others.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

• Accurately and efficiently process and maintain patient medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and departmental policies
• Verify and validate patient information, including demographics, insurance, and medical history
• Prepare and analyze reports, including summary reports, discharge summaries, and statistics
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff to ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve the accuracy and completeness of medical records
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1 year of experience in medical records or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks
• Familiarity with medical terminology and electronic medical records systems
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (to be discussed upon application)
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and community

• High School Diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Records required
• Must provide great customer service to patients and employee

• Generous Tuition Reimbursement (Up To $2,500 per year)
• Employee Referral Bonus (Up to $1,000)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• 401k Matching
• Employee Engagement/Culture Committee

• File documents in the appropriate records daily.
• Enter new admits and discharged residents in the Admission/Discharge Log daily.
• Track outgoing telephone orders and other documents pertaining to the resident.
• Thin the residents' active charts daily by the census.
• Maintain tracking log for Progress Notes, Physician's History and Physical.
• Send out monthly compliance letters to physicians and follow up bi-monthly on progress of visits.
• Communicate with Administrator, DON and Medical Director on the compliance of the physicians' services.
• Maintain the Death Report and mail/fax to the State each month no later than the 10th of the month.
• Print the MARS/TARS and Consolidated Orders.
• Maintain and update Master Signature Legend.
• Audit new admits, re-admits and discharged residents' records and report findings during the morning meeting.
• Maintain HIPAA log of requests for releases of information received pertaining to past or present residents of the facility.
• Complete monthly QA forms and participate in the QA and compliance meetings as required.
• Follow up on incomplete records daily.
• Check Completion of Discharge Summary.
• Close out discharged residents' records.
• Maintain the Destruction Log for closed records.
• Box previous year closed records for storage.
• Order nursing department office supplies/forms and maintain availability at nurses' station.
• Update forms in various locations as changes are made by the corporate Forms/Policy Committee.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.
• Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through; recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing in accordance to the qualifications and training

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• None

• None

• File documents in the appropriate records daily.
• Enter new admits and discharged residents in the Admission/Discharge Log daily.
• Track outgoing telephone orders and other documents pertaining to the resident.
• Thin the residents' active charts daily by the census.
• Maintain tracking log for Progress Notes, Physician's History and Physical.
• Send out monthly compliance letters to physicians and follow up bi-monthly on progress of visits.
• Communicate with Administrator, DON and Medical Director on the compliance of the physicians' services.
• Maintain the Death Report and mail/fax to the State each month no later than the 10th of the month.
• Print the MARS/TARS and Consolidated Orders.
• Maintain and update Master Signature Legend.
• Audit new admits, re-admits and discharged residents' records and report findings during the morning meeting.
• Maintain HIPAA log of requests for releases of information received pertaining to past or present residents of the facility.
• Complete monthly QA forms and participate in the QA and compliance meetings as required.
• Follow up on incomplete records daily.
• Check Completion of Discharge Summary.
• Close out discharged residents' records.
• Maintain the Destruction Log for closed records.
• Box previous year closed records for storage.
• Order nursing department office supplies/forms and maintain availability at nurses' station.
• Update forms in various locations as changes are made by the corporate Forms/Policy Committee.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.
• Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through; recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing in accordance to the qualifications and training

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• None

• None

• File documents in the appropriate records daily.
• Enter new admits and discharged residents in the Admission/Discharge Log daily.
• Track outgoing telephone orders and other documents pertaining to the resident.
• Thin the residents' active charts daily by the census.
• Maintain tracking log for Progress Notes, Physician's History and Physical.
• Send out monthly compliance letters to physicians and follow up bi-monthly on progress of visits.
• Communicate with Administrator, DON and Medical Director on the compliance of the physicians' services.
• Maintain the Death Report and mail/fax to the State each month no later than the 10th of the month.
• Print the MARS/TARS and Consolidated Orders.
• Maintain and update Master Signature Legend.
• Audit new admits, re-admits and discharged residents' records and report findings during the morning meeting.
• Maintain HIPAA log of requests for releases of information received pertaining to past or present residents of the facility.
• Complete monthly QA forms and participate in the QA and compliance meetings as required.
• Follow up on incomplete records daily.
• Check Completion of Discharge Summary.
• Close out discharged residents' records.
• Maintain the Destruction Log for closed records.
• Box previous year closed records for storage.
• Order nursing department office supplies/forms and maintain availability at nurses' station.
• Update forms in various locations as changes are made by the corporate Forms/Policy Committee.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Actively assist and participate in the enhancement of the lives of our residents through our dedicated approach to patient care and our census-building program.
• Actively assist and participate in the development and retention of staff through; recruitment, training and nurturing the employees of the nursing home.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing in accordance to the qualifications and training

• High school diploma or equivalent is required

• None

• None

Summary

The medical records technician is responsible for the overall coordination and supervision of the patients' medical records and the incorporation of clinical documents into those records.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Processes and maintains medical records of clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements.
2. Maintains medical records using Electronic Health Records (EHR)
3. Breaks down discharged patients' records to upload them properly into EHR.
4. Properly uploads past medical records.
5. Logs in and out physician orders.
6. Processes and scans patient documents into the EHR
7. Maintains documents in locked cabinets/room to assure confidentiality of patient information.
8. Monitors check in and check out of patient charts by corresponding professional staff.
9. Processes subpoenas and other legal requests.
10. Ensures that all HIPAA standards are in compliance.
11. Performs duties in honest and ethical manner.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Education/Experience:
2. Must have High school diploma or equivalent.
3. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred.
4. MS Office programs experience.
5. Experience medical record data entry and document scanning.
6. Experience in release of medical records.

1. Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
2. Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices
3. Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
4. Ability to work with individuals within and outside the organization, in professional and courteous manner.
5. Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
6. Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
7. Strong ability to use independent judgment and initiative.
8. Organized and able to manage competing priorities.
9. Resourcefulness in problem solving.
10. Actively look for ways to help people.
11. Strong written and verbal communications skills
12. Knowledge of medical terminology
13. Must be extremely detail oriented.
14. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
15. Knowledge of EHR
16. Bilingual skills preferred (English/Spanish or English/Creole)
17. Must develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.

Join our wonderful team as a Medical Records today!

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cromwell is an exceptional team-oriented company hiring for Medical Records! We provide our staff with the resources, tools, and training needed to succeed and grow in their current and desired future positions. We pride ourselves on our caring and compassionate management team who are there to fully support our staff and residents.

Benefits for Medical Records:

• Referral Bonuses!
• Competitive Rates!
• Wonderful Environment!
• Great Benefit package!
• Now Offering Same Day Pay!

• Previous Experience as a Medical Records preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience required