Job Description
We are hiring a Medical Records Clerk to join our team at Northbridge Health Care Center in Bridgeport!8a-4p schedule, Monday-Friday. Weekly pay.
Working with our team and residents will give you purpose in your professional and personal life.
Here at Athena Health Care Systems, our employees are the heart of our organization, and we take immense pride in their dedication. We are not only committed to delivering high-quality care and customer service to our patients and their families, but we also aspire to be the employer of choice. We strive to create a workplace where your skills and talents are nurtured to allow you to grow within the company.
As the Medical Records Clerk, you perform clerical work in support of our nursing department such as organizing patient records.
Education & Experience: - High school diploma or its equivalent.
- One (1) year experience in clerical work.
- On-the-job training provided in medical work with knowledge of medical terminology and record procedure.
Duties & Responsibilities: - Maintain accurate and organized nursing files, records, and nursing policy books.
- Maintain all regulatory-required logs and records.
- Coordinate and manage accurate and complete active and discharge medical records on file.
- Complete discharge medical records timely and accurately, as well as ensure the physician has signed in all appropriate sections.
- Ensure all requests for medical records are reviewed by the Director of Nurses and/or Administrator.
Specific Requirements: - Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.
- Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
- Ability to minimize waste of supplies, misuse of equipment, etc.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
- Be able to follow written and oral instructions.
- Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning.
- Is proficient in composition of written communication.
- Must be knowledgeable in secretarial duties, use of equipment, etc., related to secretarial functions.
About Athena Health Care Systems: Since its establishment in 1984, Athena Health Care Systems has pioneered the delivery of exceptional healthcare services. Operating nursing homes and hospice agencies across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, Athena stands out as a healthcare leader in Southern New England.
Athena’s Benefits:
- Competitive and Weekly Pay
- Holiday Pay for Hourly and Salaried Employees
- Overtime Pay for Hourly Employees
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Exclusive Employer Discount Program
Available for Eligible Team Members:
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Vacation and Personal Time
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Athena Health Care Systems and its managed facilities/agencies follow federal and state mandatory guidelines regarding staff vaccinations; our vaccination policy requires all newly hired staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they receive an approved exemption from Athena, except where prohibited by state law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Monday to Friday,