Sedgebrook Hiring for Medical Records Coordinator Job at Lincolnshire, IL Full Time

At Sedgebrook, we embrace and celebrate meaningful relationships to enrich the lives of those we serve. Join us in making a difference in the community and in the lives of our residents while receiving a competitive benefits package beginning the 1st of the month following your hire date.**
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We are hiring a Medical Records Coordinator at our 5-star rated senior living community!

• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay*
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Health, Dental & Vision)
• Employee Meal Program
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Life/AD&D
• Child Care discount (KinderCare)
• Back-up child care by KinderCare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition re-imbursement
• Flexible Hours
• Free In-house gym membership
• Indoor Garage Parking
• Competitive wages

Benefits start first of the month following date of hire!*
*Essential Job Duties: *
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• Assist in organizing the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain minutes of meetings. File as necessary.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that medical records can be properly maintained.
• Retrieve resident records (manually/electronically). Deliver as necessary
• Files information such as nurses’ notes, resident assessments, progress notes, laboratory reports, x-ray results, correspondence, etc., into resident charts.
• Collect, assemble, check and file resident charts as required.
• Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate departments or personnel for correction.
• Ensure resident charts/records do not leave the medical records room except as authorized.
• Maintain a record of authorized information released from charts/records, i.e., type information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.
• Abstract information from records as authorized/required for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc. in accordance with current Privacy Rules.
• Transcribe and type reports for physicians as necessary.
• Collect charts, assemble them in proper order, and maintain monthly audit for completion.
• Pick up and deliver resident medical records from nurses’ stations, and other designated areas as necessary.
• Answer telephone inquiries concerning medical records functions. Prepare written correspondence as necessary.
• Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies and personnel, etc.)
• Assure that medical records taken from the department are signed out and signed in upon return to the department.
• File active and inactive records in accordance with established policies.
• Index medical records as directed.

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• RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform simple arithmetic.
• Electronic medical records experience preferred.
• One year of experience in a health care setting preferably in long term care.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: *
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• Normally works in well lighted, comfortable surroundings. Must be able to concentrate with frequent interruptions. Must be able to sit for up to ninety percent (90%) of the work day. Must have manual dexterity for typing and filing. Occasional walking; frequent bending, reaching and stooping. Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) lbs. independently. May be exposed to communicable diseases including the HIV and HBV viruses, unpleasant odors, and combative behavior.

Many roles in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status. Please note that all employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or apply for and receive an approved exemption, as a condition of employment.*
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Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location