About this position
About the Role:
The Medical Records position plays a critical role in managing and maintaining accurate and confidential health information for residents and employees. This role ensures that all medical documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and company standards, supporting occupational health and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for answering phones, organizing, updating, and securely storing medical records to facilitate efficient retrieval and reporting, maintaining employee files, and assisting with human resources and payroll. Ultimately, the position supports a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring that medical data is handled with the utmost integrity and confidentiality. Hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or certification in health information management preferred.
- Knowledge of data privacy laws and regulations, including HIPAA compliance.
- Basic computer and phone skills.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update resident and employee records in compliance with company policies and legal regulations.
- Ensure confidentiality and security of all medical information in accordance with HIPAA and other relevant standards.
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and internal departments to collect and verify medical documentation.
- Respond to requests for medical information from authorized personnel while safeguarding privacy.
- Skills:
The required skills are essential for accurately managing and safeguarding sensitive medical records on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. teams. Data privacy is critical to protect resident and employee information and maintain trust.