Medical Records Technician jobs in Midland, TX

Position Summary 

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, maintains medical records in accordance with facility policies and regulations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·        Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents with regard to medical records duties in the nursing department

• Sets up residents’ medical records; collects information from nursing staff, physicians, and other sources and updates records, thins charts, and closes charts when necessary
• Monitors and audits records for completeness and accuracy and thins charts in accordance with facility policy and regulations, and provides information to business office
• Oversees/performs scheduling of MDS assessments for comprehensive care planning and Medicare
• Communicates the RUG score for Medicare to the Director of Nursing and documents the score on the Medicare log
• Processes transfer for discharge records and maintains appropriate records on former residents
• Performs other related duties as required or requested

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• Highschool diploma or equivalent or higher
• Medical records certification preferred
• CNA 

·        Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English