Medical Records Central Supplies

Job Description

Job Description

Assigned Tasks

 Retrieves resident records (manually/electronically). Delivers as necessary.

 Files information such as nursing notes, assessments, progress notes, lab reports, x-ray results,

correspondence, etc., either manually or electronically into resident charts.

 Collects, assembles, checks, and files resident charts.

 Ensures incomplete records/charts are returned to appropriate department or personnel for

corrections.

 Ensures resident records are properly completed, assembled, coded, etc., before filing.

 Extracts information from records for insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid, VA, etc., in

accordance to established policies and procedures and privacy rules.

 Picks up and delivers medical records to designated areas as necessary.

 Answers telephone calls in regards to inquiries about medical records. Prepares written

correspondence as necessary.

 Files active and inactive records as per established policies

 Completes portion of death certificates as indicated.

 Maintains logs of specific items as per established policies and procedures.

 Maintains requests for medical records forms and completes as necessary.