WARD CLERK (Intrem)

Assist in organizing, planning & directing the medical records section in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintain a working rapport with other departments in the facility to assure that medical records can be properly maintained. Assist in recording all incidents/accidents. File in accordance with established policies and procedures. Collect, assemble, check, and file resident charts and personnel records as required. Ensure incomplete records/charts are returned to nursing service for correction. Assist in developing procedures to ensure records are properly completed, coded, signed, indexed, etc., before filing. Establish a procedure to ensure charts/records do not leave the section except as authorized in our policies and procedures. Maintain records of information taken 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. Maintain various registries as directed including register for admission and discharge of residents. Collect charts, assemble them in proper order, and inspect them for completion. Perform miscellaneous duties pertaining to medical records and assist business office personnel as required/directed. Assist in admission, transfer and discharge procedures 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, 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. Other duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or appropriate to meet the administrative needs of this facility.