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Hours Part-time, Full-time
Location CHICAGO IL
Chicago, Illinois

About this job

You want to work in a healthcare setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients/residents you treat. You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it. You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and go home. What you want is Kindred Healthcare. Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Join us!

About the Opportunity:
The records you create on ADMISSIONS, treatment and special resident information are an invaluable part of our being able to offer first-class healthcare. You'll be in charge of gathering the information, updating the files and making sure only authorized staff members have access.

Responsibilities:
Operate a computer to enter/retrieve DATA, type correspondence and produce reports
Create files for new ADMISSIONS; ensure medical records are complete, assembled in standard order and filed appropriately
Compile statistical data such as ADMISSIONS, discharges, types of treatment given, births, deaths
Locate, sign out and deliver medical records and follow-up to ensure they are returned
Restrict access to resident medical records to those staff members with a valid requirement
File documents in accordance with established procedures
Perform other tasks as assigned
Medical Records Clerk Medical Record Clerks Medical Records DATA Entry Medical Records Assistant
Qualifications

The Medical Records Clerk must have knowledge of medical terminology and be accurate, concise and detail-oriented. Will have knowledge of resident information and privacy regulations. The ability to communicate effectively with residents, their families and at all levels of the organization is important. Requires a High SCHOOL diploma (or equivalent) and one year of experience as a Medical Records Clerk or with record keeping responsibility in a doctor's office.