Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryClinical Support & Patient Administration
About the job
Requirements
Must possess a nursing license (LPN).
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best medical record practices.
Be able to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently, and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Have personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and personnel.
Adhere to a professional code of ethics.
Be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members.
Provide proof of at least one COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment; employees unable to receive vaccination for religious or medical reasons should discuss this with the Human Resources Director.
Responsibilities
Coordinate, maintain, and administer the clinical records program according to accepted record-keeping practices and in compliance with state and federal regulations; train and oversee electronic medical records.
Monitor records for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and internal consistency while residents are in the facility.
Ensure all medical record information is protected, kept confidential, and guarded from loss or destruction.
Train all new employees on electronic medical record data entry and procedures.
Audit records of new admissions, in-house residents, and discharged residents according to established time frames, using proper forms and establishing a method of follow-up.
Develop and implement a system for advising all disciplines of documentation to be completed or corrected.
Work with the team to keep all medical records up to date.
Assemble discharge records according to facility format, including obtaining transfer information necessary for continuity of care from referring health care providers as needed for specific residents.
Overview
Electronic Medical Records Coordinator
**LPN License Required**
Join us at Blue Heron Senior Living to make a difference!
If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Blue Heron Senior Living is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Blue Heron Senior Living. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.
As a nurse in our facility, look at what benefits you can enjoy:
Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
$1,000 new employee referral program
Paid life insurance
401k opportunities after your first year
DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
Monthly Celebrations and recognitions
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
$5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year
Responsibilities
The Electronic Medical Record Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, maintenance and administration of the clinical records program according to the accepted record-keeping practices of the facility in compliance with state and federal regulations and training and oversight of the Electronic Medical Records.
Monitoring records for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and internal consistency while the resident is in the facility
Assuring that all medical record information is protected, kept confidential and from loss or destruction
Training of all new employees on the electronic medical record data entry and procedures
Auditing records of new admissions, in-house residents and discharge residents according to established time frames, using proper forms and establishing method of follow-up
Developing and implementing a system for advising all disciplines of documentation to be completed or corrected
Working with the team to keep all medical records up to date
Assembling discharge records according to facility format such as obtaining the transfer information necessary for the continuity of care purpose form referring health care providers as needed for specific residents
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Qualifications
EMR Coordinator Qualifications/Requirements
Must possess a nursing license (LPN)
Have a thorough understanding of the principles of best medical record practices
The ability to follow written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Personal integrity and the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel
The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition to the appropriate staff members
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our employees and meeting our obligation to provide and maintain a facility that is free of known hazards. Accordingly, we require certain measures be taken to safeguard the health of our employees and their families; our resident and visitors; and the community at large from the COVID-19 virus, which may be reduced by vaccinations. Therefore, this Senior Living requires all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All employees are required to provide proof of at least one vaccination for the COVID-19 virus. If you feel that you are unable to receive the vaccination for religious or medical reasons, please discuss this with Blue Heron's Human Resource Director.