Medical Records LPN/RN Position Available In Lafayette, Louisiana

Medical Records LPN/RN Maison de

Lafayette Lafayette, LA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$49K

• $56.

7K a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications RN License

HIPAA ICD-10

Medical records Organizational skills LPN Medical terminology Communication skills Geriatrics Entry level

Full Job Description Position:

Medical Records LPN/RN

• Must be an LPN or RN We are seeking

DEPENDABLE

people who want to come to work and be part of a TEAM! If you care about care, this is the place to work. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain resident medical records and health information systems in accordance with current federal and state guidelines and established privacy policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to requests for medical record information by insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration (VA), or healthcare providers as authorized and in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy and security requirements.
• Ensure medical records are properly completed, assembled, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing.
• Assure that medical records taken from the department are signed out and signed back on return to the department.
• Batch resident information into the computer and retrieve resident demographic information as appropriate or as instructed.
• Maintain medical health records in a manner that is consistent with administrative, legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Audit and thin medical records per facility policy and as directed.
• Coordinate with hospital and admission office regarding proper ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases-Tenth Revision) coding as acceptable for Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and other reimbursement methodologies.
• Return incomplete records/charts to appropriate departments or personnel for correction.
• Facilitate the transportation, retrieval and delivery of medical records from nursing units, chart racks, therapy or other facility designated locations while safeguarding protected health information (PHI).
• File or input information into resident charts as requested.
• Fulfill authorized medical records releases (hard copy and electronic) as directed by facility policies in accordance with verified court-ordered request, legal request or as requested by appropriate and lawful means.
• Initiate and set up medical charts for all new patients including all required forms and computer profile setup per facility policies.
• Maintain a record of authorized information released from charts/records (i.e., type of information, name of recipient, date, department, etc.).
• Provide a complete and certified copy of the medical record within the timeframe allotted as required by facility policies, state and/or federal regulations.
• Retrieve medical records when requested by authorized personnel (i.e., physicians, nurses, government agencies and personnel, etc.).
• Track physician certifications and recertifications as required for skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
• Transcribe and type reports for physicians as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid registration as an LPN in the state of practice.
• Completion of relevant State Board of Nursing approved.
• Must possess a working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA requirements, coding and indexing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Work as a team member independently and responsibly.
• Document/Record observations and activities.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the geriatric population.
• Ability to assess data reflecting the resident’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident’s requirements relative to their need.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type:

Full-time Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Physical Setting:

Long term care Nursing home

Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities Differential pay

Work Location:

In person