Health Information Specialist

$34,528 - $43,160/Yr

Brookdale Senior Living - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Shawnee, KS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Health Information Specialist at Brookdale Senior Living plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of medical records. This position involves auditing resident records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting nursing services with administrative tasks. The role is essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services within the facility, contributing to the overall well-being of residents.

Responsibilities

• Routinely audits medical records for required documents and signatures.
• Audits resident records on a monthly basis, audits discharged resident records, and audits new admission records according to established criteria to assure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Mails forms needing completion or signature to physician as needed and maintains physician telephone order log.
• Thins medical records on a monthly basis and maintains files in proper order to assure accessibility.
• Maintains discharged records for prompt retrieval.
• Maintains control of the release of information by retaining charts for examination by physicians, and copying of record for other authorized personnel with management approval.
• Upholds confidentiality according to HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Assists nursing services with creating, updating and posting the staffing schedule. Maintains accurate reporting of attendance and work time.
• Assists with daily nursing services and ensures posting of schedules.
• Maintains supplies and inventory. Collects data on supplies needed from each unit and makes invoices as appropriate. Identifies type and amount of items to be stocked. Maintains supplies in a neat, clean and organized manner. Follows manufacturer's instructions for proper storage of supplies. Receives, reviews and obtains approval prior to ordering supplies. Sends invoices to accounts payable promptly for payment. Performs and maintains quarterly inventory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a CNA.
• An additional year of clerical experience within Central Supplies, Medical Records or Staffing is preferred.
• CNA licensure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with medical records management.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations.

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Reimbursement Benefits
• Variety of Associate Discounts
• Early Access to Paycheck with Earned Wage Access for Hourly Associates (outside of CA)