FT LPN-MEDICAL RECORDS COORDINATOR

The primary purpose of the Medical Records Coordinator position is to assist the Charge Nurses in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical and/or administrative information and to assure resident safety.

• Receive and follow work schedules and instructions from your supervisor, as outlined in facility policies and procedures.
  
• Organize, plan, and direct the medical records department in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  
• 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.
  
• Organize and maintain facility medical records system in compliance with corporate, state and federal regulations.
  
• Code and quantify records from admission to discharge.
  
• Maintain a documented, organized system which is readily accessible by other authorized professionals.
  
• Insure that all report are completed within established time frames.
  
• Schedule and maintain a time schedule for all interdisciplinary meetings and keep appropriate personnel informed of the schedule.
  
• Maintain the resident census on a daily basis.
  
• Maintain a current list of each physician�s residents and send to the physician quarterly.
  
• Pull charts for physicians� rounds each week and insure that documentation is present.
  
• Monitor Restrain and Bowl and Bladder Programs to insure documentation is present.
  
• Audit MAR and Treatment sheets weekly.
  
• Audit Narcotic Count Sheets weekly.
  
• Review admission information for accuracy and completeness within 24 hours of admission.
  
• Conduct weekly audit of physician visits, progress notes, and nursing notes to insure that all signatures and dates are present.
  

• Must possess an LPN license
  
• Some business training preferred
  
• Medical Records certification preferred
  

• Must have two (2) years� experience in medical records.
  
• Must have a minimum of six (6) months of experience in a health care environment
  
• Must have a typing speed of 45 wpm or greater
  
• Must be familiar with both DOS and Windows computer environments
  
• Must have general office and clerical skills
  
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
• Must possess a practical knowledge of medical terminology and record keeping
  
• Must be organized and detailed in work performance